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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…