Child Pornography Charges in Oklahoma
Our firm has assisted many clients facing child pornography charges and sexual exploitation offenses in federal courts across Oklahoma, including the Western District of Oklahoma, the Northern District of Oklahoma, and the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Many of our clients facing federal investigation or indictment in federal court contact us…
REVIEW OF THE SENTENCING PROCESS IN FEDERAL CRIMINAL CASES
Federal Sentencing Guidelines are a tool used in every federal sentencing hearing in Federal Courthouses across the County. Free Resources from OKC Federal Criminal Lawyers: Our team of Your Fierce Advocates® at Cannon & Associates is led by Army Veteran founder, John Cannon. We are privileged to be Oklahoma federal criminal defense…
Understanding Federal Criminal Defense
Many people think of anything related to the federal justice system as complicated and difficult to understand. When it comes to criminal offenses, for example, you shouldn’t only know what it means to commit a crime; you also need to understand the basis for criminal acts being prosecuted in federal…
Federal Detention Hearings
What are they and what to expect at Federal Detention Hearing After an arrest has been made and charges have been brought before a federal court, getting released from custody is the next important priority for the defendant. Continued detention can harm the progress of the defendant’s case. It can…
What Happens When You are Accused of a Federal Crime?
If you have been accused of a federal crime, it is normal to feel like the world is crashing down on you. However, beating yourself up won’t solve a thing. A good way to approach this situation is to become familiar with what is to come and how to handle…
What Happens If I’m Arrested for Drugs on A Military Base?
Being arrested is a scary and confusing process; however, it is only amplified when it happens on federal territory, including arrest for drug charges on a military base. When you are arrested on a military base you will face federal charges, as the state the military base is located in…
Federal Gun Laws and Prohibited Persons
Federal Firearm Laws & Prohibited Persons from Possession of Firearms Federal laws placed restrictions on gun possession for many people in our country. The Second Amendment to the Constitution provides the “Right to Bear Arms”; however, that right is not absolute. Meaning, your right to bear arms under federal law…
Rule 11(c)(1)(C) Plea Agreements in Federal Criminal Prosecution
The law surrounding section 11(c)(1)(C) grants the Court and the government, US Attorney’s Office, to separately or jointly accept a plea of guilty on criminal charges, while reducing the potential penalty imposed. Federal Criminal Sentencing Overview Federal criminal judges consider the United States Sentencing Commissions Guidelines as applied to the…