http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_894525_18.html 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_893034_18.html 15th May 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_746045_18.html 09th January 2009 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_719465_18.html 15th December 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_690203_18.html 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_690197_18.html 18th November 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_679290_18.html 31st 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_678809_18.html 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_678807_18.html 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_678806_18.html 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_678803_18.html 30th 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_667156_18.html 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_667128_18.html 16th 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,... http://www.articlealley.com/article_662140_18.html 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,... http://www.articlealley.com/article_662133_18.html 13th October 2008 In a recent article regarding the Second Chance Act and its impact on federal prisoners, I made the point that the provision dealing with older inmates would actually help an extremely small number of inmates. After accounting for all of the exceptions t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_660431_18.html 10th October 2008 In a recent article regarding the Second Chance Act and its impact on federal prisoners, I made the point that the provision dealing with older inmates would actually help an extremely small number of inmates. After accounting for all of the exceptions t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_660420_18.html 10th October 2008 The Bailout bill is now law. Attention now shifts to the bankers who were at the helm of the sinking ships. Federal investigators and Congress are busy looking for people to blame. There is much pent up anger that will be poured out onto anyone who is ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_659496_18.html 08th October 2008 We are imprisoning our population at an alarming and ever-increasing rate. Every white collar defendant who is charged with a federal felony has a family who suffers along with him or her. Where can this growing number of people go for answers? C... http://www.articlealley.com/article_658366_18.html 07th October 2008 We are imprisoning our population at an alarming and ever-increasing rate. Every white collar defendant who is charged with a federal felony has a family who suffers along with him or her. Where can this growing number of people go for answers? C... http://www.articlealley.com/article_658356_18.html 07th October 2008 On September 29, 2008, Federal Judge Cormac Carney rejected a proposed plea deal that would have given probation to Broadcom Corp. co-founder Henry Samueli. Samueli previously plead guilty to one felony count of making a false statement to the SEC. The ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_656373_18.html 06th October 2008 California Ballot Measure Reducing Penalty for Non-Violent Drug Offenders Should Be a Model for the Feds. One measure on the ballot in California this year would reform the way non-violent drug offenders are treated by the criminal justice system. In ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_655359_18.html 02nd October 2008 California Ballot Measure Reducing Penalty for Non-Violent Drug Offenders Should Be Model for Feds. One measure on the ballot in California this year would reform the way non-violent drug offenders are treated by the criminal justice system. In a stat... http://www.articlealley.com/article_655344_18.html 02nd October 2008 The current economic crisis is undeniably vast and frightening. This is precisely the type of situation that deserves governmental intervention. The problem is that we do not trust the current administration. We were told that the Bush Administration�... http://www.articlealley.com/article_653766_18.html 01st October 2008 The current economic crisis is undeniably vast and frightening. This is precisely the type of situation that deserves governmental intervention. The problem is that we do not trust the current administration. We were told that the Bush Administration... http://www.articlealley.com/article_653761_15.html 01st October 2008 Two primary reasons are behind this phenomenon. Both reasons suggest that this phenomenon arises out of legislation from 20 years ago that created the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and abolished parole. First, prison sentences are longer so inmates a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_650883_18.html 29th September 2008 A Federal Prison Consultant who advises white collar defendants on how to prepare for their prison terms predicts that many people in the financial sector will be indicted. Geoff Mousseau, owner of White Collar Sentencing Consultants, Inc. in Los Ang... http://www.articlealley.com/article_650796_18.html 29th September 2008 Recently a law was enacted to help offenders make a transition from Federal Prison to the regular honest working world. This law has become known as the Second Chance Act. This law was eagerly awaited by inmates and their families. It was also the subject... http://www.articlealley.com/article_650793_18.html 29th September 2008 Federal prison consultants are a valuable part of any white collar criminal defense team. Defense lawyers cannot be expected to know all of the answers to the questions that white collar defendants and their families have. Federal prison consul... http://www.articlealley.com/article_650792_18.html 29th September 2008 Recently a curious phenomenon has risen to the attention of the American public. Why do people plead guilty to crimes then profess their innocence? Or, to put it another way, why would someone plead guilty to a crime they did not commit? Several bank... http://www.articlealley.com/article_650788_18.html 29th September 2008 If you have been indicted, learn what you need to know. And do it now, when it can still help you. White Collar Sentencing Consultants, Inc. specializes in preparing people to face the rigors of prison life. We can provide benefits to our ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_641287_18.html 17th September 2008 White Collar Sentencing Consultants, Inc. specializes in important federal criminal cases. We complete your legal defense team. White collar defendants and their families need answers. You want to know about prison, how to reduce the length ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_641283_18.html 17th September 2008 A high-profile inmate was recently transfered from a minimal security prison camp to a federal prison in another state because he made an avoidable mistake. A prominent lawyer with a 24 month sentence was originally placed in a prison camp. Ho... http://www.articlealley.com/article_641280_18.html 17th September 2008