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Federal Sentencing Guidelines in the Fifth Circuit
The U.S. Sentencing Guidelines provide the framework for calculating federal sentences. Although advisory after United States v. Booker, they remain highly influential: most federal sentences are with…
Wire Fraud and Mail Fraud: Federal Prosecutions in Louisiana
Wire fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1343) and mail fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1341) are among the most versatile and frequently charged federal statutes. Prosecutors in the Eastern District of Louisiana routinely use the…
Federal Plea Agreements in the Eastern District of Louisiana
The majority of federal criminal cases in the Eastern District of Louisiana are resolved through plea agreements. Understanding how federal plea negotiations wo…