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Rule 41 Motions in Federal Court

In Federal court, a Rule 41 motion for the return of property is a legal request asking the court to order the government to return property that was seized.

Federal Cyber Stalking Crimes

Federal cyberstalking crimes primarily fall under 18 U.S. Code § 2261A…

Desk Appearance Tickets in NYC: From Issuance to Docketing

A Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) in New York is an alternative to a traditional arrest. Instead of being taken into custody, you’re given a ticket…

Criminal Summons Not Docketed Yet? What It Means & What to Do

In New York Criminal Court, if your criminal summons was not docketed yet, it generally means that the court hasn’t officially processed and…

What is the Difference Between a Case Agent and the Special Agent in Charge at the FBI?

The lead agent of the FBI in charge of a specific investigation is referred to as the Case Agent or Special Agent in Charge (SAC).

• Case Agent: This is the…

USAFx is a secure, cloud-based file-sharing platform used by the U.S. Attorney’s Office to exchange files online with authorized users, such as defense attorneys, investigators, and…

Understanding Collateral Consequences in Criminal Convictions

As a result of a felony conviction, defendants face a potentially broad range of collateral consequences. The potential collateral…

New York County Supreme Court, Criminal Term Directory

A Guide to Testifying at Trial as a Witness for the Government