Articles Posted in Federal Court

Tax evasion is a serious federal offense that can lead to hefty fines, imprisonment, and lasting damage to one’s reputation. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) aggressively prosecute individuals and businesses suspected of intentionally evading tax obligations. This post explores what constitutes tax evasion, key federal laws, notable cases, and…

When a child is wrongfully removed from or retained outside their country of habitual residence by one parent, the left-behind parent may seek their return through emergency proceedings under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. These cases are handled in federal court in the United States and require swift legal…

If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges in Florida, it is crucial to understand whether the case is being prosecuted in state court or federal court. While both systems follow legal principles of due process and constitutional rights, they differ significantly in terms of jurisdiction, laws, procedures, and potential penalties. Here’s what…

When an individual is charged with a federal crime, one of the first legal hurdles they may face is a pre-trial detention hearing. At this hearing, a U.S. Magistrate Judge determines whether the accused should be released pending trial or detained. Unlike state bond hearings, federal pre-trial detention decisions follow strict statutory guidelines under the…

El reingreso ilegal a los Estados Unidos es un delito federal grave que puede resultar en severas sanciones, incluyendo prisión y deportación. Según 8 U.S.C. § 1326, las personas que han sido deportadas, removidas o a quienes se les ha denegado la entrada y luego regresan ilegalmente pueden enfrentar cargos por delitos graves. Un caso…

Illegal reentry into the United States is a serious federal offense that can lead to harsh penalties, including imprisonment and deportation. Under 8 U.S.C. § 1326, individuals who have been previously deported, removed, or denied entry and then unlawfully return to the U.S. can face felony charges. A recent case highlights the government’s aggressive prosecution…

Earlier today, the Florida Third District Court of Appeal issued a significant ruling in DelJimmyo Wright-Johnson v. State of Florida, a case that raises important questions about whether the smell of marijuana alone still provides police with probable cause to search a vehicle. This decision highlights the evolving legal landscape following Florida’s legalization of medical…

The Bonderud Law Firm recently went to trial in a case where our client was charged with a federal conspiracy to pay and receive health care kickbacks, as well as two substantive kickback charges. After a week-long trial, the jury convicted our client of paying a $200 (that’s right — two Benjamins) health care kickback…

The Bonderud Law Firm recently completed a four-week jury trial that culminated with the firm’s client being acquitted of one of the largest federal health care fraud conspiracies ever alleged by the US Department of Justice. With federal prosecutors who flew in from Washington, D.C.’s DOJ Fraud Section at “Main Justice”, the Government called dozens…

The Bonderud Law Firm and the ACLU of Louisiana successfully defended the First Amendment rights of a Louisiana journalist who was sued for defamation in Jacksonville, Florida. The case was Nicholas Dean v. Charles Easterling and Advance Local Media, LLC, case no. 3:19-cv-566-TJC-JK. The plaintiff had filed a complaint, alleging defamation, intentional infliction of emotional…