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When a federal prosecutor asks whether your lawyer is interested in a proffer, do not treat it like an informal conversation. It is a strategic event in a federal case. A proffer usually happens in the context of plea or cooperation discussions, and federal law gives some protection to certain plea-discussion statements. Federal Rule of…

When federal agents search your home or business, the worst thing you can do is panic and start talking. The first 24 hours matter. What you say, what you hand over, and what you do next can affect the direction of the investigation. If federal agents executed a search warrant at your home, office, clinic,…

Receiving a federal grand jury subpoena can be alarming. For many people, it is the first sign that they may be connected to a federal investigation. In some cases, the subpoena is directed to a witness. In others, it may be a sign that the government is investigating you, your business, or someone close to…

Federal Gun Defense in the Western & Southern Districts of Texas Federal firearms charges are among the most serious criminal allegations a person can face—especially when prosecuted in Texas federal courts, including the Western District of Texas and the Southern District of Texas. Unlike state gun offenses, federal firearms charges often carry mandatory minimum sentences,…

An investigation by the Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) can extend far beyond the military justice system. In many cases, CID investigations are conducted in coordination with federal law enforcement and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), exposing individuals to federal criminal charges in U.S. District Court. If you are facing a CID investigation with…

When hospice providers find themselves the subject of an investigation, the stakes are high. Not only can there be civil and administrative exposure under laws like the False Claims Act, but in many cases criminal liability looms as well. At Almonte Law, led by former federal prosecutor Robert Almonte II, we defend many individuals and…

If you live in Texas and the FBI, DEA, ATF, or Homeland Security agents show up at your home, business, or call you for questioning, you are already in the middle of a federal investigation — whether you realize it or not. What you do next can determine whether you walk away safely as a…

Federal Defense Insight from Almonte Law, DEA Defense Attorney Picture this: you’re in the middle of a busy day at your medical practice, pharmacy, or clinic when unexpected visitors arrive. Two individuals step inside—one introduces himself as a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Diversion Investigator, the other as a DEA Special Agent. They may appear calm,…

Federal Criminal Defense Attorney in San Antonio, TX – Almonte Law If you’ve been contacted by federal law enforcement agents or received a target letter from the U.S. Department of Justice, it’s critical that you understand what it means—and what you should do next. Whether you’re being investigated for federal fraud, health care fraud, drug…

Federal Criminal Defense Attorney | Federal Search Warrant | Federal Investigations Demand Federal Experience A knock at the door from federal agents—armed with a federal search warrant signed by a federal judge—is not just intimidating, it’s a major legal event. Whether it’s the FBI, HSI, DEA, IRS-CI, ATF, HHS-OIG, or another federal agency, their presence…