Monthly Archives: December 2013

When a 20-Month Prison Sentence Goes in the “Win” Column

Posted on December 18, 2013 by

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 →

Posted in Commercial Bribery, Conviction After Jury Trial, Obstruction, Sentencing, Wire Fraud | 3 Comments

Hey, I’m a Guest Blogger!

Posted on December 12, 2013 by

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 | 1 Comment

It’s Not Easy Being Green: Feds Indict Biofuel Executives For a $100 Million Fraud

Posted on December 5, 2013 by

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 →

Posted in Conspiracy, Criminal Investigation, Environmental Crimes, False statements, Indictment, Obstruction, Wire Fraud | Tagged | Leave a comment