On behalf of Joe M. Hollomon & Associates, P.A. | Jul 22, 2020 | Federal Crimes
Facing any criminal charges can be stressful to those involved. When charges are at the federal level, there is often an added complexity as well as a risk of penalties for conviction that are significantly more severe than at the state level. Those who are charged...
On behalf of Joe M. Hollomon & Associates, P.A. | Jul 17, 2020 | Federal Crimes
If you face a criminal charge, there is the potential you may end up in state or federal court. Each system operates slightly different, and you should understand the differences so you know what to expect. The U.S. Courts explains the U.S. Constitution allows...
On behalf of Joe M. Hollomon & Associates, P.A. | Jul 6, 2020 | Federal Crimes
Most drug trafficking charges are subject to federal sentencing guidelines. Depending on the circumstances of the case, the penalty for this type of conviction could range from just a few years to life in prison Review the penalties for felony drug trafficking, which...
On behalf of Joe M. Hollomon & Associates, P.A. | Jun 17, 2020 | Federal Crimes
Mississippi residents like you may have some involvement in stocks. If you choose to have a share of stocks, there are things you must understand. For example, you must know the legal way of going about your stock management. Some stock-related crimes are more...
On behalf of Joe M. Hollomon & Associates, P.A. | May 27, 2020 | Federal Crimes
In some instances, those accused of embezzlement face charges at the federal level. Often, people in this position face devastating consequences that will disrupt their lives in many ways. From spending time behind bars to paying costly fines and sustaining...
On behalf of Joe M. Hollomon & Associates, P.A. | May 13, 2020 | Federal Crimes
If the government charges you with a crime, they should establish that you committed the crime of your own free will. However, in some cases law enforcement may go too far. Instead of simply gathering evidence that a crime has occurred, they may induce you to commit...
On behalf of Joe M. Hollomon & Associates, P.A. | May 11, 2020 | Federal Crimes
The U.S. Department of Justice states that before defendants can receive a conviction for violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act, there must be proof that they participated in an ongoing pattern of racketeering activity. This is just one of...
On behalf of Joe M. Hollomon & Associates, P.A. | Apr 30, 2020 | Federal Crimes
If you learn that prosecutors have charged someone you have talked to in the recent past with a conspiracy to commit a crime, you might feel worried that federal law enforcement may pay you a visit. While you might unknowingly associate with people who turn out to be...
On behalf of Joe M. Hollomon & Associates, P.A. | Apr 24, 2020 | Federal Crimes
Fraud is one of the most common criminal charges at the federal level. With the rise of the internet and the prevalence of communications that are not face-to-face, fraud over mail or wire communication continue to increase. While mail and wire fraud are often charged...
On behalf of Joe M. Hollomon & Associates, P.A. | Apr 15, 2020 | Federal Crimes
Mississippi healthcare professionals or members may hear of penalties for health care fraud. But do you know the true severity of these penalties? Today we will look at the definition of health care fraud. We will examine examples of this fraud. We will look at the...
