Complete directory of federal criminal defense practice areas and San Diego County cities served by former U.S. Federal Prosecutor John D. Kirby.
Each practice area links to a dedicated resource site with in-depth analysis of federal statutes, defense strategies, and sentencing guidelines.
26 USC 7201 — willfulness, affirmative acts, tax deficiency challenges, IRS-CI investigations.
18 USC 1961-1968 — enterprise element, pattern of racketeering, forfeiture defense.
18 USC 1956 — SUA requirement, knowledge of criminal origin, transaction vs. spending.
18 USC 201, 666 — official act requirement, quid pro quo, honest services limits.
Sherman Act — per se vs. rule of reason, leniency program, economic expert defense.
Digital asset prosecutions — security vs. commodity, unlicensed money transmission, blockchain forensics.
Direct appeals, 2255 motions, sentencing appeals, standard of review, post-conviction relief.
18 USC 1347 — False Claims Act, medical necessity disputes, kickback and Stark Law defense.
Qui tam actions, SEC whistleblower program, IRS whistleblower statute, Escobar materiality.
False Claims Act litigation — seal period, government intervention, public disclosure bar.
Insider trading, 10b-5, SEC enforcement, PSLRA safe harbor, trading records analysis.
Civil audits, criminal tax investigations, FBAR, employment tax, voluntary disclosure.
Queen for a Day — limited-use immunity, derivative use, 5K1.1 cooperation agreements.
18 USC 2421-2424 — interstate transport element, purpose and intent, sentencing mitigation.
PSR objections, departures and variances, 3553(a) factors, compassionate release.
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Notable rulings and their implications for federal defense practice.
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Key procedural updates affecting federal criminal defense strategy.
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Monitoring divergent rulings across the federal circuits.
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