Recent Posts in Federal Crimes Category
| August 18, 2010 |
| Man Gets Four Years for Committing Federal Crimes |
| Posted By Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer |
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Prosecutors announced last week Friday that a man from Phoenix Arizona has been sentenced to four years in federal prison after pleading guilty to felony crimes. The man, 25-year-old Aaron Curtis Rush, was charged with possessing bomb making components and illegal firearms.
Rush was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison after entering a guilty plea to charges that include unlawful possession of an unregistered destructive device and unlawful possession of a firearm. He was sentenced in a federal district court in Phoenix.
According to police, on July 10, 2009, Rush sold a Russian made handgun to a confidential source working with the FBI. However, Rush was prohibited from possessing any weapons because he had two prior hate crime felony convictions in the state of Wisconsin, as well as Illinois. In November 2009, the FBI executed a search warrant at Rush's residence. Inside of his home, they found another gun along with bomb components including a grenade like object that had been filled with gunpowder.
U.S District Attorney Dennis Burke said, "Rush is a dangerous man with a record of committing hate crimes… He's not allowed to possess weapons and never will be."
The case came to fruition after an investigation by the FBI.
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| March 24, 2010 |
| Phoenix Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme |
| Posted By Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer |
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Last week a federal judge sentenced a man to 17 years in prison for his involvement in a $9.5 million mortgage fraud scheme.
According to Phoenix authorities, 51-year-old Mario G. Bernadel of Haiti led a scheme for a year and a half in which he would purchase multiple properties—37 to be exact—with fraudulent loan documents. When the properties would close he would receive cash back.
Bernadel was convicted of 19 counts of mortgage fraud, including mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering.
Also charged in connection with the scheme were seven co-conspirators, each of whom pleaded guilty.
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If you are currently being investigated for a federal crime, such as fraud, it’s important to speak with an attorney right away. Federal charges are nothing to mess around with, as nearly all federal crimes carry heavy penalties and consequences. At the Knowles Law Firm, we have experience in federal criminal defense, something not all criminal defense law firms can claim. Defending a client in federal court is quite different than defending a client in state court, and not all attorneys are qualified to practice federal law.
At the Knowles Law Firm, we never shy away from the chance to help someone fight their charges. If you have been arrested for fraud, money laundering, or any other federal offense, you can turn to a Phoenix federal crimes defense attorney at the Knowles Law Firm for dedicated, experienced, and trusted representation!
If you're interested in discussing your charges in more detail, please contact the office today at (888) 332-5621 or (602) 702-5431. |
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