Below you'll find a list of all posts from March, 2021
What is aiding and abetting pursuant to 18 U.S. Code § 2? Aiding and abetting is individual that assist other(s) in its commission of a crime through advice, actions, or financial support. It is now well settled law that whoever aid, abet, procure, or helps with the commission of a crime are guilty as principals.
These cases are being indicted stating that the individuals(Defendants) did knowingly, and with intent to impede and disrupt the orderly conduct of Government business and official functions, engage in disorderly and disruptive conduct in and within such proximity to, a restricted building and grounds, that is, any posted, cordoned-off, and otherwise restricted area within the United States Capitol and its grounds, where the Vice President and Vice President-elect were temporarily visiting, when and so that such conduct did in fact impede and disrupt the orderly conduct of Government business and official functions.
One of the Charges the prosecutor office has brought is 18 U.S.C. § 1752(a)(1) – Restricted Building. This article discusses what the Government must prove to secure a conviction pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 1752(a)1.
The United States Attorneys Office for the District of Columbia has charged over 200 individuals with a variety of charges stemming January 6, 2021 Capitol Breach Cases.
Do you have questions regarding assault in the District of Columbia? Frequently Asked Questions regarding Simple Assault in the District of Columbia
Yes, you may be eligible for gun permit in the District of Columbia even with a prior criminal record. The Prior Criminal Record can not be felony or any offense (in another State) that carries more than a year in jail. Furthermore, you can not be under indictment for a crime of violence or a weapon offense.
Frequently Asked Questions regarding expunging and sealing criminal records in the District of Columbia. More questions? Give us a call.
If you have been arrested an convicted of falsely representing your age, or possessing or presenting as proof of age a false identification document your record can still be expunged so that this arrest does not impact your future.
If you can not file motion to seal because you were not innocent of the charges you can file a motion to seal in the interest of justice. Essentially, you are telling the Court that your criminal record should be sealed because it is in society’s interest to seal your record. You have made strides since the occurrence and you do not want the criminal record to impact your future with employment etc.
To seal a record on the grounds of actual innocence means that you are asking the court to seal your criminal case because you should not have been arrested.