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How to Resolve a Federal Criminal Case Before Charges Are Filed
If you know you are under investigation by the federal government then the very best move you can make is to retain a federal criminal defense attorney. This changes the process quite a bit and gives you your best and only shot of resolving the…
What is the Procurement Collusion Strike Force?
The Procurement Collusion Strike Force is a DOJ, states Attorneys General, Department of Defense, and Federal Trade Commission joint effort to crack down on antitrust and anticompetitive activities in public procurement. It focuses on government contractors and looks for bid rigging, bribery, kickbacks, project substitution,…
What is Bid Rigging?
One white collar crime that the Department of Justice is cracking down on quite hard of late is “bid rigging.” Bid rigging is the process of undermining the competitive process whenever businesses compete by submitting bids to a buyer. The Department of Justice takes an…
Post-Conviction Options in a Federal Case
It’s happened: you’ve been convicted of a federal crime. On TV, the lawyer confidently turns to the client and says: “Don’t worry. We’ll fix it on appeal.” In reality, the post-conviction options are a lot more complex, and appeals don’t always get you where you…
What is a Writ of Habeas Corpus?
“Habeas corpus” is Latin for “you have the body.” A writ of habeas corpus can be an important tool in any criminal case. It is meant to protect your Constitutional rights. This writ is used to challenge any form of confinement or restraint which takes…
What is the Armed Career Criminal Act?
One of the first cases that the Supreme Court will hear in 2022 is Wooden vs. The United States. This is a case that pertains to the Armed Career Criminal Act, which asks the courts to clarify when a person has committed one crime or…
3 Myths About White Collar Crime
White collar crime costs society $1 trillion every year. It is the most common form of crime, far more common than violent crime, and yet is widely misunderstood. Indeed, many people believe that it’s extremely rare. In part, it’s misunderstood because it’s so arcane. As…
Invoking Your Right to Remain Silent in a Federal Criminal Case
The right to remain silent is enshrined in the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution. Yet it is a right that you must invoke properly if you wish to use it to the best effect. These principles work equally well whether you’re dealing with New York…
Building a Defense for Federal Drug Trafficking Charges
Drug charges are some of the most serious federal charges you might ever face. They’re also some of the most common convictions made by the federal government. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways that a federal criminal defense attorney can help you build a…
What to Do When the Police Want to Search Your New York Home?
It is a unique and stressful experience to open your front door and find the police on the other side. For most clients at Koch Law, it is also an extremely rare occurrence that can immediately ignite fear, suspicion, and concern. Yet, as a New…
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