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Federal Appeals Lawyers: 3 Things to Look For

Act quickly, only 14 days. Federal appeals have strict deadlines. In a federal criminal case, you are likely looking for federal appeals lawyers once you have pled guilty and been sentenced, or you have lost at trial and then been sentenced. The triggering event is...

Harmless Error – Scourge of the Justice System

The judge-made doctrine of harmless error review is a menace to the US justice system. The harmless error doctrine is "one of the most frequently invoked doctrines in all of criminal appeals." In State v. Vigna we changed the law, but our client did not get a new...

PPP Loan Fraud: 3 Reasons Why it is Serious

PPP Loan Fraud is serious. These loans were given our during a crisis in the United States and the federal government is out to punish anyone that they believe took advantage of that situation. The Paycheck Protection Program allows entities to apply for low-interest...

Judge Brad Karren has Parking Lot Outburst

Judge Brad Karren, a circuit judge in Benton County Arkansas, was caught on video making threatening moves toward former Arkansas house speaker, Davy Carter. The entire incident was described by Davy Carter in a thread on his Twitter stream. It is shocking to say the...

N-648 Disability Waiver: 3 Things You Must Know

Some clients have disabilities that keep them from being able to take the English proficiency and civics portion of the naturalization exam. (Application N-400). The N-648 is the appropriate waiver to file in this case. What is the N-648? A Medical Certification for...

Maryland Asylum Lawyer – Don’t Delay

The Benefits of Acquiring Asylum in the US An experienced Maryland Asylum Lawyer is critical to success in the asylum process. Asylum is a an option for foreign nationals to legally remain within the United States due to issues related to their home country such as...