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Someone can be charged with federal murder under specific circumstances that elevate the crime from a state-level offense to a federal one. Federal murder charges typically apply in cases where the crime violates federal law or involves certain factors that place it under federal jurisdiction. Murder is defined as the unlawful killing of another…

At Marcilliat & Mills, PLLC, our experienced Charlotte criminal defense attorneys know challenging DNA evidence in a sex crime case requires a strategic and multifaceted approach, given the weight such evidence can carry in court. However, this potential defense strategy is unique to each case because the circumstances surrounding the collection, handling, and analysis…

At Marcilliat & Mills, PLLC, our experienced Raleigh criminal defense attorneys recently reviewed a memorandum issued by Attorney General Merrick Garland with important revisions to the Department of Justice (DOJ) policies on federal crimes charges, pleas, and sentencings. The revisions, which will apply to future criminal prosecutions, and in some circumstances pending criminal cases…