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With over 70 years of experience, the law firm of Garland, Samuel & Loeb has advised and represented many clients in some of the state’s most difficult cases.

Federal criminal laws include major drug offenses, mail and wire fraud, health care fraud, bank fraud, identity theft, and public corruption offenses such as bribery. Many federal criminal prosecutions involve complex white-collar crime cases, though the federal prosecutors also focus on hate crimes, terrorism cases, and gang prosecutions. 

The penalties for violent crimes depend on the criminal offense. You may face only a few years in jail for some types of crimes. For others, such as murder or the second offense of a violent crime, you may be facing decades or life in prison. Having an experienced, aggressive criminal defense lawyer on your side from the beginning is a must. With over 70 years of experience, the law firm of Garland, Samuel & Loeb has advised and represented many clients in some of the state’s most difficult cases. See our client reviews to learn more about how we’ve helped our clients navigate the justice system. Contact us now to request a free consultation.

These offenses apply to numerous drugs, including marijuana, cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and scores of other controlled substances including pharmaceutical drugs. There are cases involving street-level distributors and other cases involving corrupt doctors who sell opioids for no legitimate medical purpose. The sentences range from probation to life in prison, depending on the drug involved, the quantity of the drug involved, and the defendant’s prior record. 

Beyond decades of potential prison, a conviction means you will also be required to register as a sex offender, which prevents you from living or working within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, and other places where children congregate.

The defense of these cases involves a thorough understanding of the law – available defenses and challenges to the evidence; and a command of the facts which is accomplished by reviewing the prosecution’s “discovery” and conducting additional independent investigation.

The lawyers at Garland, Samuel & Loeb are experienced in handling the defense of a white-collar prosecution. There is no “legal” definition of a white-collar crime. Generally, white collar crimes are characterized by a crime that alleges theft or fraud – in other words, rather than a violent crime, or a drug or a sex offense. Typical of white-collar crimes are significant fraud offenses involving large financial frauds. Often, the defendant is a professional (banker, public official, doctor, lawyer, business professional). 

To pursue a claim for medical negligence, the victim needs to gather all relevant medical records promptly. Expert testimony supporting the claim is also needed. Because of strict time limitations on malpractice cases, it’s important to investigate and pursue the claim as early as possible. 

Negligence can come in the form of an accident, medical malpractice, and many other ways.  Legal experience and knowledgeable experts are needed to pursue these claims successfully.

Often the injury comes from an error resulting in the deprivation of oxygen-rich blood to the brain of the fetus, or from a delivery error that causes a physical injury to the baby. These mistakes can result in permanent injuries that require expensive care over the child’s lifetime.  

The accident could be caused by a simple driving error, or something more complex like an over-tired driver, a poorly maintained vehicle, or the like. If the driver is an employee or agent of a company, acting in the course and scope of his employment, the company can be liable in addition to the driver.

If the injury is due to the intentional wrongful act or negligence of another, a tort claim can be brought for compensation. The damages awardable can include compensation for pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, disfigurement, and the like. In some cases, punitive damages can be available.

The hazard could be some condition on the property, like an open fall hazard, or it can be a failure to provide adequate security. The level of duty owed depends on the victim of the hazard – the highest duty is owed to the “invitee,” like someone on the premises to transact some kind of business.