IS RIOTING A FEDERAL CRIME?
Yes. Under 18 U.S. Code § 2101 and § 2102, rioting is a federal crime that can lead to serious penalties for convicted individuals. Further, inciting or encouraging a riot is also a federal offense.…
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Yes. Under 18 U.S. Code § 2101 and § 2102, rioting is a federal crime that can lead to serious penalties for convicted individuals. Further, inciting or encouraging a riot is also a federal offense.…
Cybercrime can be defined as any crime committed using a computer or crimes that target the computer of an individual, organization, or government agency. That includes cell phones, laptops, desktops, and any other internet-enabled device.…
There are more than 2 million people incarcerated in the United States. This is the highest rate of incarceration in the world. Given this phenomenon, the role of criminal defense attorneys in American culture and…
January 6, 2021, might be a defining moment in the history of the U.S. That morning at 10:00 a.m., the “Stop the Steal” rally began in Washington D.C. Though the motivations of many rally attendees…
In the federal criminal justice system, no person can be charged with a felony offense without first being indicted by a grand jury. In fact, this right is enshrined in the Fifth Amendment of the…
If you’re tuned into the news often enough, you’re likely familiar with people, companies, and organizations facing prosecution for federal crimes. Headlines, intended to capture people’s attention, mention indictments and criminal sentences. Even entire television…