The federal appeals process can seem daunting and bewildering on the outside to the general public. And while the Federal Appellate Courts are designed to be largely inaccessible and guarded, the fact of the matter is, when it comes to the Federal Rules of Criminal...

Most people have heard of the term “double jeopardy,” but the concept of double jeopardy is not always well understood. Protection against double jeopardy is written into the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, “nor shall any person be subject for the...

There are several critical differences between federal and state criminal charges. From the type of crimes involved to the length of sentences and what venue a crime should be prosecuted, federal and state charges can differ significantly and have serious,...