A Federal Target Letter Is Not a Mistake What Receiving a Target Letter Means If you receive a federal target letter in Chicago, it means federal prosecutors believe there is substantial evidence linking you to a federal offense. This is not a routine notification. It signals that you are the focus of a serious [...]
Facing criminal charges can be one of the most harrowing experiences in your life. Whether you are facing misdemeanor or felony charges, a criminal conviction can not only affect your immediate future, but also affect your reputation, livelihood, future employment opportunities, and social life. At The Law Office of Purav Bhatt, we are committed to [...]
Illinois state courts handle the bulk of criminal prosecutions in Chicago, however, the federal charges are brought in for activities that happen across state lines, like drug trafficking, or for crimes such as mail and wire fraud. Certain offenses, such as bank robberies, are also considered federal crimes, no matter where they occur. It's possible [...]
Federal Defense Attorney Federal crimes can include gun charges, crimes involving fraud, immigration crimes, drug offenses, and other white-collar offenses. Federal sentencing guidelines lead to strict and harsh sentences and with an almost 100% success rate, the United States Attorney prosecutes crimes vigorously. If you have been charged with a federal crime or are under [...]
Federal sentencing guidelines are very different from the sentencing structure of Illinois courts. If you are being questioned by the federal authorities, under investigation, or fighting federal criminal charges, it is vital that you contact an experienced attorney who has the knowledge and experience of handling federal cases but is also a skilled negotiator [...]
Soon, nearly 12,000 inmates in federal prisons across the country will be eligible to have their sentences reduced because of a new law attempting to make penalties for crack possession more consistent with penalties for possession of cocaine. In the federal prison system, nearly 1 in 17 inmates is in custody as a result of a conviction for crack [...]
