On January 6, 2021, thousands of people attended President Trump’s Save America rally in Washington D.C. to support his assertions that the 2020 Election was rigged and stolen. Afterwards, many of his supporters marched down Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol...
Federal Crimes
What Are The Penalties For Entering Or Remaining In A Restricted Federal Building Or Grounds?
by stevejedinak | Jan 22, 2021 | Criminal Law, Federal Crimes
On January 6, 2021, thousands of people attended President Trump’s Save America rally in Washington D.C. to support his assertions that the 2020 Election was rigged and stolen. Afterwards, many of his supporters marched down Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol...
What Are The Penalties For Stealing U.S. Government Property?
by stevejedinak | Jan 18, 2021 | Criminal Law, Federal Crimes
On January 6, 2021, thousands of people attended President Trump’s Save America rally in Washington D.C. to support his assertions that the 2020 Election was rigged and stolen. Afterwards, many of his supporters marched down Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol...
What Are The Penalties For Violating The Closed U.S.-Canada Border Protocols During The COVID-19 Crisis?
by stevejedinak | Aug 31, 2020 | COVID-19, Criminal Law, Federal Crimes
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the COVID-19 outbreak was officially a pandemic as rates of infection rose significantly in the U.S. and across the world. On March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in...
Can You Be Convicted Of Federal Or State Crimes Committed On Indian Reservations?
by stevejedinak | Jul 15, 2020 | Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Federal Crimes
On July 9, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in McGirt v. Oklahoma, __ US __ (2020)(No. 18-9526) that about half of the land in Oklahoma is actually within a recognized Native American reservation. Why does this matter? In that case, Jimcy McGirt was...
Can You Still Be Prosecuted For Treason In The United States?
by stevejedinak | Jul 4, 2020 | Criminal Law, Federal Crimes
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and adopted the Declaration of Independence which declared the birth of the United States and the separation of the colonies of Great Britain. This was a bold move, for every single...
What Are The Penalties For Defacing and Toppling Statues In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Jul 1, 2020 | Criminal Law, Federal Crimes
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a black man, was killed by police officers during an arrest over an allegation that he used a counterfeit $20.00 bill at a convenience store. This triggered nationwide protests against police violence in nearly every town and...
What Are The Penalties For Selling Or Possessing Drug Paraphernalia In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Oct 25, 2019 | Controlled Substance Offenses, Federal Crimes
It is common knowledge that people can be prosecuted if they manufacture, distribute, possess or use controlled substances such as cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine contrary to law. However, most people do not realize that you can also be prosecuted for selling and...
What Are The Penalties For False Claims Of Honor (“Stolen Valor”) Under Federal Law?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | May 28, 2018 | Criminal Law, Federal Crimes
Memorial Day is a federal holiday intended to honor and remember those people who died while serving in the United States military. These individuals have paid the ultimate price to preserve the freedom and liberty that we enjoy in the United States. The...
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