Federal criminal defense — all practice areas.
Former U.S. Federal Prosecutor John D. Kirby. 25+ years defending federal cases in California and Arizona. Each practice area links to a dedicated resource site with in-depth analysis of federal statutes, defense strategies, and sentencing guidelines.
All Federal Practice Areas
Each practice area is supported by a dedicated resource site with statute analysis, defense strategy, and current enforcement trends.
Tax Evasion Defense
26 USC 7201 — willfulness, affirmative acts, tax deficiency challenges, IRS-CI investigations.
26 USC 7201RICO Defense
18 USC 1961-1968 — enterprise element, pattern of racketeering, forfeiture defense.
18 USC 1961-1968Money Laundering Defense
18 USC 1956 — SUA requirement, knowledge of criminal origin, transaction vs. spending.
18 USC 1956Public Corruption Defense
18 USC 201, 666 — official act requirement, quid pro quo, honest services limits.
18 USC 201 / 666Antitrust Defense
Sherman Act — per se vs. rule of reason, leniency program, economic expert defense.
Sherman ActCrypto Fraud Defense
Digital asset prosecutions — security vs. commodity, unlicensed money transmission, blockchain forensics.
Digital Asset DefenseFederal Appeals
Direct appeals, 2255 motions, sentencing appeals, standard of review, post-conviction relief.
28 USC 2255Healthcare Fraud Defense
18 USC 1347 — False Claims Act, medical necessity disputes, kickback and Stark Law defense.
18 USC 1347Whistleblower Defense
Qui tam actions, SEC whistleblower program, IRS whistleblower statute, Escobar materiality.
Qui Tam / SECQui Tam Defense
False Claims Act litigation — seal period, government intervention, public disclosure bar.
False Claims ActSecurities Fraud Defense
Insider trading, 10b-5, SEC enforcement, PSLRA safe harbor, trading records analysis.
SEC / 10b-5IRS Tax Defense
Civil audits, criminal tax investigations, FBAR, employment tax, voluntary disclosure.
IRS / FBARProffer Agreement Defense
Queen for a Day — limited-use immunity, derivative use, 5K1.1 cooperation agreements.
5K1.1 CooperationMann Act Defense
18 USC 2421-2424 — interstate transport element, purpose and intent, sentencing mitigation.
18 USC 2421-2424Federal Sentencing Defense
PSR objections, departures and variances, 3553(a) factors, compassionate release.
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