Criminal Charges Archives

When Special Agents with the FBI or IRS question you, you will want the best defense team to help navigate any interviews or subpeonas. Politely tell the agents that while you would like to talk with them, you need to contact your attorney and that they will get back to them. Ask them for their business cards so that you can give the information to your attorney. If they don’t have cards, write down their names, agency and contact information. Do not talk with them about the subject matter of their investigation. After they leave, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to discuss your rights, potential exposure and your options.

DOJ’s Priorities Have Shifted Under President Trump in Crypto Enforcement

The recent news that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is disbanding its crypto unit and shifting focus from prosecuting platforms to targeting individuals who harm crypto investors or use digital assets for illegal activities may be seen as a sign of a significant sea change in the Government’s “regulation by prosecution” approach to [...]

By Laura K. Gasiorowski, Esq.|2025-06-25T10:36:32-04:00June 24th, 2025|Categories: Asset Forfeiture, Criminal Charges, Crypto, Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse, Fraud Charges, Securities Fraud, White Collar Criminal Defense|Comments Off

What to Look for When Hiring a White-Collar Criminal Defense Attorney

By Laura K. Gasiorowski, Esq. My partner Robert Stahl and I recently met with a potential client who was served with a Grand Jury Subpoena and was concerned about the potential criminal investigation and charges. This client came to the meeting with a detailed list of questions for us, many of which concerned our [...]

By Laura K. Gasiorowski, Esq.|2025-06-11T20:31:18-04:00June 10th, 2025|Categories: Criminal Charges, Criminal Defense Law Firm News, Criminal Discovery, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Trial, Discovery, Federal Plea & Sentencing Mitigation, White Collar Criminal Defense|Comments Off

The Tremendous Costs of Seized Electronic Discovery

Federal agents and AUSAs serve subpoenas that demand the production of huge amounts of documents and data. They seek search warrants that authorize the seizure of every electronic device at the location to be searched – computers, servers, external hard drives and cell phones. They seize tens of thousands of emails, texts and other [...]

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2025-04-25T14:58:22-04:00April 25th, 2025|Categories: Criminal Charges, Criminal Discovery, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Trial, Discovery, Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse, Federal Courts, Federal Plea & Sentencing Mitigation, Fraud Charges, Indictment, Internet Crimes, Plea Bargaining|Comments Off

Federal Bail System – Released on Conditions or Detained Pending Trial – Sean “P. Diddy” Combs

This topic is of particular relevance given the publicity surrounding the indictment, arrest and detention of Sean “P. Diddy” Combs in the Southern District of New York this week. Both at the Magistrate-Judge at the initial hearing, and the District Court Judge hearing the appeal the following day, held that no conditions of release could assure that [...]

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-09-26T21:06:17-04:00September 19th, 2024|Categories: Bail, Criminal Charges, Federal Courts, Initial Hearing/Arraignment, Preliminary Hearing, White Collar Criminal Defense|Comments Off

Why Smaller Boutique Firms Outshine Larger Firms in Criminal Defense

A recent survey of 2023 rates from top firms reveal attorney hourly rate increases of 8-14%. Notably, top partner rates now range from $2,100 to $2,720 an hour. The bottom partner rates from $1,025 to $1,995 per hour. Even more telling, first year associates, those lawyers who have just passed the Bar exam and [...]

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-22T10:57:51-04:00February 14th, 2024|Categories: Criminal Appeals, Criminal Charges, Criminal Defense Law Firm News, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Trial, White Collar Criminal Defense|Comments Off

Defending Federal Bribery and Extortion Charges

When facing the formidable gears of the federal justice system, individuals accused of bribery and extortion are immediately thrust into a complex legal arena where the stakes couldn't be higher. These white-collar crimes carry severe penalties, including hefty fines and significant prison time. In such high-stress, high-stakes situations, securing an experienced criminal defense attorney is [...]

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-11-25T15:07:18-04:00February 7th, 2024|Categories: Asset Forfeiture, Bribery, Conspiracy, Criminal Charges, Criminal Investigation, Fraud Charges, Money Laundering, Theft/Embezzlement, White Collar Criminal Defense|Comments Off

Federal Government May Finally Recognize Marijuana’s Medical Uses

Marijuana has steadfastly been listed by the DEA as a Schedule I Controlled Substance, the most highly restricted category. Schedule I drugs, like heroin, mean that there is no evidence of the drug’s medical efficacy. As recently as 2016, federal regulators concluded that there was no evidence of currently accepted medical use justifying moving [...]

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-20T10:35:29-04:00January 24th, 2024|Categories: Criminal Charges, Drug Crimes/Trafficking, Marijuana|Comments Off

Robert Stahl Interview on Trump’s Fourth Indictment on The Tommy Cetnar Show, AM970 Radio

Tommy Cetnar: We’re back to The Tommy Cetnar Show, August 15th. We’ll get into this special date in our last 10 minutes. Robin, we have a great man here. I’m going to have to read it as is. This former Detective Sergeant, who then went and put himself through law school. Mr. Robert [...]

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-20T10:50:39-04:00August 16th, 2023|Categories: Conspiracy, Criminal Charges, Federal Courts, Felony, Fraud Charges, RICO Racketeering|Comments Off

Newark NJ Federal Court’s Recent Financial Fraud Cases

Although New Jersey is comprised of only one federal district, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey has federal courthouses in Newark, Trenton and Camden. New Jersey is among the busiest federal courts in the country. A sample of criminal cases involving financial fraud and healthcare fraud before the U.S. District Court [...]

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2023-08-02T17:15:12-04:00August 1st, 2023|Categories: Criminal Charges, White Collar Criminal Defense|Comments Off

Representing Students in University Hazing Disciplinary Proceedings

By Robert G. Stahl and Laura K. Gasiorowski Universities around the country have been aggressively investigating hazing. These investigations have been propelled by several tragic events that have resulted in fatalities or serious injuries usually resulting from excessive alcohol consumption. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signs “Timothy J. Piazza’s Anti-hazing Law” Most university [...]

By Laura K. Gasiorowski, Esq.|2024-11-25T14:54:15-04:00June 21st, 2023|Categories: College, Criminal Charges, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Trial, Education Law, Hazing, NJ Superior Courts, Penalties, University|Comments Off

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