Federal Classification of Crimes
Federal crimes are classified by a letter grade from A to E. Class A felonies are the most serious. While Class E felonies are the least severe cases.
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Federal Supervised Release
Federal supervised release is a term of government supervision that occurs after a defendant is released from federal prison.
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Duress Defense
Duress is an affirmative defense. It allows a defendant to avoid criminal liability if he or she is threatened or forced into committing a crime.
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Money Laundering Criminal Defense
Money laundering is a federal crime that carries serious jail time. San Antonio Criminal Defense Attorney Genaro Cortez answers frequently asked questions about money laundering.
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Mail and Wire Fraud
San Antonio Criminal Defense Attorney Genaro Cortez writes about Mail and Wire Fraud and possible defenses.
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Relevant Conduct: How Federal Plea Deals Go Bad
Relevant Conduct is a legal concept that can unfairly increase the prison term for federal defendants. Read more about Relevant Conduct and how to deal with it when this problem occurs.
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