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Monthly Archives: December 2013
When a 20-Month Prison Sentence Goes in the “Win” Column
For the government, sentencing seems to be a science, not an art. Let the probation office calculate the guideline range. Request a sentence within it, usually at the high end. Done. But for defense counsel, sentencing is an art, not … Continue reading
Hey, I’m a Guest Blogger!
The kind folks at White Collar Crime Prof Blog let me post over there today (thanks Ellen!). The Second Circuit issued a great opinion for white collar defendants limiting the continuing conspiracy theory. Finally, a court has reined in the … Continue reading
Posted in Appeal, Conspiracy, Dismissal of charges in indictment, Tax fraud
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It’s Not Easy Being Green: Feds Indict Biofuel Executives For a $100 Million Fraud
The government loves to encourage us to be “green.” Drive a Prius and get a tax credit. Put solar panels on your house and get a tax credit. Heck, buy the right kind of heat pump for your house and … Continue reading
