15th May 2009
Misconduct by federal prosecutors recently made the news. Several federal attorneys who prosecuted Senator Stevens committed violations so serious that the case was dismissed – after he was convicted by a jury.
Is this type of behavior new? If misc...
15th May 2009
Recently, the former sheriff of Orange County was found guilty of a single felony count after a jury trial. Michael Carona, formerly known as “America’s Sheriff,” was initially relieved that he had been found not guilty of several other felony coun...
09th January 2009
Recent Changes in Sentencing Law Make Going to Trial a Reasonable Decision.
The trial of former Orange County Sheriff, Michael Carona, is winding down with little fanfare. As the lawyers for both sides present their closing arguments, speculation swir...
15th December 2008
Federal prison consultants are asked regularly how defendants can reduce their potential prison sentences. There are few options because of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. Even though the Federal Sentencing Guidelines are no longer mandatory, studies...
18th November 2008
Prosecutors from Texas, Oklahoma and Florida are offering their services to seek the death penalty against an 8-year old boy in Arizona accused of 2 counts of premeditated murder. According to their spokesman, “the death penalty is the ultimate deterre...
18th November 2008
Prosecutors from Texas, Oklahoma and Florida are offering their services to seek the death penalty against an 8-year old boy in Arizona accused of 2 counts of premeditated murder. According to their spokesman, “the death penalty is the ultimate deterre...
31st October 2008
There are books available that provide generic advice about prison and how to prepare for prison. These books are written either by someone who was an inmate or by someone who worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. They are full of anecdotes and list...
30th October 2008
In his closing arguments in the federal prosecution of a current United States Senator, the AUSA reportedly asked the jury to infer guilt from a statement made by the Senator years ago.
During his closing argument the prosecutor used a vague portion of...
30th October 2008
The judge in the Phil Spector retrial has made a mistake that could jeopardize the outcome. In response to pretrial motions, Judge Larry Fidler has permitted the use at trial of an inflammatory statement made by Spector years before the murder of Lana Cl...
30th October 2008
Federal Sentencing Expert, Geoffrey Mousseau, was asked his opinion on the outcome of the trial of Senator Ted Stevens.
Senator Ted Stevens, a Republican from Alaska, is being tried for violating ethics laws.
It is hard to support either side in thi...
30th October 2008
White collar federal defendants and their families have questions about prison. Who can provide the answers they need? Their lawyer never spent time in prison. Who do you call?
White collar defendants are usually faced with the prospect of having to...
16th October 2008
Federal Prison Expert, Geoffrey Mousseau, was asked during a radio interview this morning, whether he negotiated with the Bureau of Prisons on behalf of his clients.
Mr. Mousseau’s responded emphatically.
No.
Mr. Mousseau reminded the audie...
16th October 2008
Federal Prison Expert, Geoffrey Mousseau, was asked during a radio interview this morning, whether he negotiated with the Bureau of Prisons on behalf of his clients.
Mr. Mousseau’s responded emphatically.
No.
Mr. Mousseau reminded the audie...
13th October 2008
Defendants wonder how to choose a defense attorney. And almost every defendant wonders if he made the right choice at some time during his case.
Both concerns could not be more valid.
Many things factor into the choice of defense counsel. Price,...
13th October 2008
Defendants wonder how to choose a defense attorney. And almost every defendant wonders if he made the right choice at some time during his case.
Both concerns could not be more valid.
Many things factor into the choice of defense counsel. Price,...
