The Legal Pad

Wire Fraud and Federal Defense: Key Insights from a Federal Defense Attorney and Former Federal Prosecutor

Almonte Law

Wire fraud is a frequently prosecuted federal crime in the U.S., involving the use of electronic communications to execute fraudulent...

Federal Tax Fraud Charges: An overview by a federal criminal defense attorney and former federal tax fraud prosecutor.

Almonte Law

Federal tax fraud is a serious offense that can have devastating consequences. The U.S. government has strict laws in place...

What is federal money laundering? An overview by a federal criminal defense attorney and former federal money laundering prosecutor.

Almonte Law

Money laundering. It’s a term that conjures images of shadowy figures and suitcases full of cash. Many conclude money laundering...

Understanding Federal Investigations: An overview by Federal Defense Attorney

Almonte Law

Federal investigations are a critical component of the U.S. justice system, impacting individuals, businesses, and society. This will serve as...

Understanding Federal Criminal Law for Illegal Re-entry or Illegal Immigration: Key Facts, Conviction Elements, and Penalties by a Federal Immigration Defense Attorney.

Almonte Law

If you or a loved one is facing charges for illegal re-entry into the United States, it’s essential to understand...

Federal Felon in Possession and Firearms Charges: Overview by a former Federal Prosecutor and Federal Firearms Defense Attorney

Almonte Law

Federal Felon in Possession and Firearms Charges Federal firearms charges are often pursued by federal prosecutors, partly because the government...

Federal Target Letters: An Overview by a Federal Criminal Defense Attorney.

Almonte Law

As a former Federal Prosecutor, I understand the many tools and investigative techniques law enforcement will use. One of the...

Federal Bribery Charges: An overview by a Federal Bribery Defense Attorney

Almonte Law

What are federal bribery charges? Federal Bribery charges typically involve offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value as a...

Federal Drug Charges: An Overview by a Federal Drug Defense Attorney

Almonte Law

What are federal drug charges? Federal drug charges in the United States are governed by various statutes that outline the...

Federal Asset Forfeiture: An Overview by an Asset Forfeiture Defense Attorney.

Almonte Law

What is asset forfeiture? The Department of Justice (DOJ) consists of a specialized division dedicated to the criminal and civil...

Health Care Fraud: An overview by a Health Care Fraud Defense Attorney

Almonte Law

What is health care fraud? In general, for health care fraud, federal officials will seek charges under 18 U.S.C. §...

Federal Anti-Kickback Statute: An overview by Anti-Kickback Defense Attorney

Almonte Law

What is the Anti-Kickback statute? The anti-kickback statute makes it a crime to knowingly and willfully solicit, receive, offer, or...

Operation Lone Star and Smuggling of Persons

Almonte Law

Human (Alien) Smuggling: A brief overview of Operation Lone Star and Texas State Human Smuggling Law. In the past, smuggling...

White Collar Crime: A Brief Overview

Almonte Law

What is it? White-Collar Crime is generally considered a crime for financial gain which is committed by means of fraud...