What Is the First Step Act?
Signed into law on December 21, 2018, the First Step Act aims to reduce the number of people incarcerated in
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Federal Drug Crime: Understanding the Recent Federal Sentencing Reforms in the First Step Act
As a federal criminal defense lawyer and former federal prosecutor, Attorney John Helms explains how the new criminal justice reform
Federal Drug Cases: Could You Be A Leader or Supervisor Of A Drug Trafficking Organization Without Knowing It?
As a former federal prosecutor and experienced federal criminal defense lawyer, Attorney John Helms explains the enhancement for being an
Is It a Crime to Send Drugs Through the Mail?
In an age where you can order just about anything online and have it shipped to your door within a
Making a False Statement to Federal Agents
Just about everyone has heard the term “perjury,” which means lying under oath. In most cases, people picture someone telling
Criminal Trials: How Much Is Race A Factor In Jury Selection
I read with interest a recent opinion piece in the New York Times called, “Yes, Jury Selection Is As Racist