On Monday, June 17, The United States Supreme court held that criminal defendants may be prosecuted for the same offenses in both federal and state court, reaffirming its long-held view of the dual-sovereignty doctrine. In Gamble v. United States, Petitioner Terance Gamble was convicted under an Alabama statute for possessing a firearm as a felon. U.S. No. 17-646…
Month: June 2019
Exploring a Federal Criminal Case Series: Step One
Federal Investigation Over the course of the next 10 weeks, this series will explain the steps of a Federal Criminal Case. We begin with step one: Federal Investigation. A federal investigation is the first step in the federal criminal justice process. Many people are unaware that they are being investigated until after they’ve already participated…
4 Tips to Successfully Transition to a New Firm
Joining a new firm is exciting. But it can also be challenging for a variety of reasons, like meeting new colleagues, assimilating into a new work environment, and understanding the responsibilities and commitments of your new role. In my first week, I’ve been fortunate to immediately experience the hard work it takes to be a…