Plain-English guides to federal criminal procedure, sentencing, and post-conviction relief — written by a Cornell-educated federal defense attorney with decades of experience in federal courts nationwide.
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Updated guidance on federal procedural requirements.
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Key citations and authorities for current defense practice.
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Essential Guides
Every stage of a federal criminal case, from investigation through trial and sentencing. Learn what to expect and how to protect your rights at each step.
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Offense levels, criminal history categories, enhancements, and departures — a plain-English guide to what drives a federal sentence.
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Why grand juries almost always indict, what secrecy rules mean for targets, and how a defense attorney can respond before charges are filed.
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Over 90% of federal cases end in a plea. Understand charge bargaining, cooperation agreements, and the consequences of pleading guilty.
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How appeals work after a federal conviction, the strict deadlines you cannot miss, and what issues can actually be raised on appeal.
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When a conviction is final, a 2255 motion is often the last meaningful remedy. Ineffective assistance, new evidence, and constitutional violations explained.
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