Clifford Harris Jr., also known as rapper T.I.,  first served about seven months in federal prison in 2009 after his arrest on federal gun charges. He was released on probation and then arrested on drug charges in 2010 in Los Angeles .

The 2010 arrest violated his probation, during which he was ordered not to commit a crime and not to illegally possess any controlled substances. This arrest led to an 11-month prison sentence at an Arkansas prison.

On August 31^st T.I. was transferred to a halfway home the finish out the last month or so of his sentence but was taken back to federal custody because officials were upset that on his way to the halfway home, T.I. was in the presence of TV producer and manager and they were allegedly discussing business during the 375 mile journey to Atlanta. T.I.'s attorney fought the return to federal custody and he was returned to the halfway home September 15 ^th.

T.I. has been released from the halfway home September 29, 2011 and is now a free man. The rapper will serve a year of federal probation.

The federal system can be intimidating and overwhelming. Our federal defense attorneys have the experience, skill, knowledge, and determination to help you if you are facing federal criminal charges.

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One of two ex-Los Angeles building inspectors caught taking bribes in a government sting, Raoul Joseph Germain, 59, was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison on Monday September 19, 2011 for accepting thousands of dollars for signing off on construction work he never inspected. The Judge also ordered Germain to pay $6000 in restitution.

Germain and the second ex-inspector, Hugo Joel Gonzales, 49, both pleaded guilty in federal court in May of 2011 to bribery. Gonzales is scheduled to be sentenced next month.

When the FBI began an undercover investigation of the inspectors last year after an informant came forward claiming that city of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety inspectors took cash bribes in exchange for permits.

The informant, who was then an undercover agent, posed as a residential contractor gave cash to Gonzales last year and Gonzales allegedly said that he would drive by once in a while to take a look, and would not even stop or get out of his car.

Germain received the low end of the sentencing but it does not always work this way and that is why if you or someone you know is being charged with a federal crime, an experienced federal criminal defense attorney is essential.

Our Los Angeles federal defense lawyers have the skill, knowledge, and expertise to effectively defend you in any federal matter. We are familiar and comfortable with the federal system and we know how the prosecutors act and think. Our  lawyers in L.A. use all our knowledge fully to your advantage.

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Ivan Lopez, 23, was convicted of driving a 13-year-old from her San Bernardino County home to Las Vegas to have sex with her.

Lopez formed an online relationship with the 13 year old for several months in 2010. Lopez told the 13 year old that he considered her his wife and that he had bought a ring for her. Lopez asked the 13 year old to be his girlfriend and told her his plans of running away with her and having sex with her.  

In 2010, Lopez traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada with her. He arranged to pick her up from her home once her parents went to sleep. As soon as her parents realized her missing, an Amber Alert was issued and Lopez was found and arrested when his vehicle was located outside a motel in Las Vegas.

Lopez was sentenced the week of September 12, 2011 to 7 years in federal prison and in addition to his prison sentence he will be required to register as a sex offender.

A federal sex crime is a serious charge and carries severe penalties and harsh consequences. If you or someone you know is being charged with a federal sex crime our  federal defense attorneys in Los Angeles have the skill, experience, and knowledge to help you fight any accusations that are coming against you.

A conviction for a federal sex crime results in imprisonment, fines, probation, and sex offender registration. Some federal sex crimes may result in prison for 20 years and up to life. It is very crucial to obtain a skilled and aggressive federal sex crime defense attorney if you are facing federal sex crime charges.

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