Federal Crimes

Recent Cases

Justice Department to pursue “denaturalization” for immigration fraud

March 22, 2020

Recently, the Department of Justice issued a press release announcing the creation of a new section committed to prosecuting “Denaturalization cases.” This “Denaturalization Section” has a mandate to identify immigrants and other individuals in the U.S. who have obtained their citizenship illegally, such as through fraud, and strip them of their citizenship. While the DOJ’s […]

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What is the Compassionate Release Program at the Bureau of Prisons?

February 25, 2020

The “Compassionate Release Program” at the Bureau of Prisons is a program that allows certain inmates to be released from federal prison early, or have their sentences cut short, if there are “extraordinary and compelling reasons” warranting a sentence reduction. These reasons can include an inmate’s serious or terminal medical condition, the incapacitation of an […]

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Charges Dismissed in Iran Sanctions Case

December 19, 2019

Our firm frequently represents people charged in significant federal cases. We have over 20 years of experience defending people charged in these types of cases, some involving international matters. At times, the media will contact us for comments about our clients’ involvement or position on the charges. When it is in the best interest of […]

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Our firm gets federal charges dismissed for client accused of violating U.S. sanctions against Iran

December 17, 2019

Our firm won another federal criminal case last week when federal prosecutors dismissed charges against our client after a trial date was set. Politico reported on the case which involved an Iranian-born American citizen and medical researcher in Kentucky who was charged with violating U.S. sanctions against Iran known as the ITSR (Iranian Transactions and […]

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Our firm files Motion to Dismiss federal charges against our client in Iranian sanctions case

May 15, 2019

Our firm recently filed a detailed motion to dismiss federal criminal charges against our client, a respected scientist and U.S. citizen, who has been indicted for violating the U.S. imposed economic sanctions against Iran. Our work on this case was covered by the Daily Report, the main legal publication in Georgia. The case has received […]

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