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College Admissions Scandal Overview: Part 1 of 3

This is Part 1 of an article series analyzing the U.S. federal implications of the college admissions and testing bribery scandal. This article provides an overview of important facts and background information. Part 2 delves into the specific charges against William “Rick” Singer, the mastermind of the entire scheme. Part…
Sami Azhari
August 31, 2020
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Is Obstruction of Justice a Federal Crime?

NOTE: The following article features new content to account for the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391) and subsequent modifications to U.S. federal law. After December 21, 2018, this Act the First Step Act broadened sentencing credits for certain offenders, enabling a path to early release for good behavior. Obstruction…
Sami Azhari
July 24, 2020
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The statute of limitations defense for federal crimes

NOTE: This article has updated content to reflect how the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391) has adjusted U.S. federal law. After an effective date of December 21, 2018, the First Step Act has applied a diversity of adjustments to federal criminal justice, including extension of the safety valve provision…
Sami Azhari
May 29, 2020
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18 USC 2113 Federal Criminal Bank Robbery Laws

NOTE: The following article has refreshed content to account for recent FBI statistics and new laws at the U.S. federal level. Since the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391) became effective on December 21, 2018, there have been a number of adjustments to the federal criminal justice system, including a…
Sami Azhari
May 11, 2020
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18 USC 1344: How Does U.S. Federal Law Tackle Bank Fraud Crimes?

After the Supreme Court curtailed federal prosecution of check fraud in the 1980s, Congress passed the Federal Bank Fraud Act to bolster protection for financial institutions. Most commonly, the applicable federal statutes deal with forged and stolen checks, false statements, unauthorized transactions, and embezzlement. But federal law also casts a…
Sami Azhari
May 1, 2020
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Section 1983 and Excessive Force by Police Officers

NOTE: This blog article was amended to reflect recent changes to U.S. federal law with passage of the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391). Since December 21, 2018, the First Step Act required numerous changes to the federal criminal justice system, including updated corrections guidelines for use of restraints and…
Sami Azhari
April 22, 2020
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