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Attorney Ronald W. Chapman II breaks down why Letitia James’s motion to disqualify U.S. Attorney Colleen Halligan is doomed. Backed by DOJ’s own OLC memo and two centuries of Appointments Clause precedent, Chapman argues the motion is pure politics masquerading as law.

As the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs approaches, the spotlight shifts from headlines to hard evidence. While the charges carry the weight of serious federal crimes, the case may be weaker than it first appears. A first-time federal judge, a media-saturated jury pool, and a prosecution strategy that leans heavily...

The legal authority of federal judges to dismiss indictments at a prosecutor’s request is limited. Federal Defense Attorney Ronald Chapman explores the differences between dismissal with prejudice and dismissal without prejudice, and the implications for high-profile cases like Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment. Learn how Rule 48(a) governs judicial oversight and prosecutorial...

Special Immigration Visas have allowed foreign nationals to poor into our borders. Yesterday an Afghan national arrested for plotting a terror attack with co-conspirators caught by the FBI after he posted on Facebook. The national Tawahei is charged with terrorism and conspiracy and faces 35 years in prison but possibly...

President Biden has announced an effort to provide for term limits for Supreme Court Justices. This is an effort that would require a constitutional amendment. Term limits will politicize a branch that must be free from influence. The Federalist Papers caution against this and the court has long been free...

The Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump was immune for official acts, but they went even further to discuss which acts should be considered official acts. What’s next for the Trump Prosecution?

The Supreme Court leaked a decision in a controversial abortion case, resulting in an early preview of the ruling. Was it a mistake? Supreme Court attorney Ronald W. Chapman II discusses the pending Supreme Court cases such as Fischer v United States, Jarkesy v. United States, as well as important...

Julian Assange was indicted in 2019 by the Trump Administration and will now be released pending sentencing. He is likely to receive time served under a deal stuck with the Biden Administration. Assange is the Wikileaks founder and was involved in conspiring with Chelsea Manning to disclose top secret material.

Can you be prosecuted for a HIPAA violation? Yes but rarely. David Haim, a Texas physician at Texas Children's Hospital, was indicted for violations of HIPAA after purportedly leaking protected health information to a reporter, City Journal editor Christopher F. Rufo. He was indicted by the Department of Justice and...

Joe Biden's mental capacity is in question, but did special prosecutor Robert Hur do his due diligence to answer the most important questions of his investigation? Ronald Chapman II, federal criminal defense attorney, talks about the implications Robert Hur's investigation outcome and its impact on modern-day justice.

Robert Hur, special counsel sat down with Congress after producing a transcript of Joe Biden’s classified records interview with the DOJ. Hur’s report claims that Biden is too old to prosecute and a jury would not convict. Was Biden’s failing memory a defense tactic? Or should Joe Biden face prosecution...

Special Counsel Weiss responds to Hunter Biden’s claims of selective prosecution alleging that Biden Feigned a conspiracy when he realized the nature of his plea agreement. Hunter Biden was indicted for tax fraud as well as a gun charge and has admittedly used prostitutes and smoked crack cocaine.

As Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Biden spar over the US border with Mexico, the Supreme Court prepares to hear United States v. Texas. Several cases including Trump v. Hawaii and United States v. Arizona show that the president has broad powers over border control and immigration issues. Ron Chapman...

Jack Smith’s January 6th prosecutions of Donald Trump and 500 other defendants are in jeopardy. Supreme Court granted certiorari in Fischer v. United States a case to determine if the Sarbanes Oxly statute criminalizing obstruction of an official proceeding, 18 U.S.C. 1512 requires a tangible item. The Supreme Court will...

Hunter Biden to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax violations and will receive pre-trial diversion for a federal gun charge. Was this a sweetheart deal? What is pre-trial diversion and when is it offered? Federal criminal defense attorney Ronald W. Chapman II sits down with Scripps news to discuss.

Donald Trump has been indicted and here is everything you want to know. Will Trump go to jail? Where will the case be tried? What are the charges? Federal criminal defense attorney Ronald W. Chapman II breaks down the charges.

Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special prosecutor to investigate the improper handling of classified records by President Joe Biden. Robert Hur was appointed to investigate the existence of records at Biden’s office and his home. Donald Trump is also under Special Counsel investigation for the same conduct after the...

President Biden announced a three-step plan for addressing prior marijuana convictions. Federal Defense Blog answers your burning questions about this development.

The top pick on President Biden’s very short Supreme Court nomination list goes to Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson a former public defender, advisor to the sentencing commission, and D.C. District and Circuit Judge.

Ever taken a hit of a joint? Passed one to a friend? Yep that's right, you’re a felon. 40,000 inmates are in federal prison right now for marijuana related convictions. Federal law still punishes the possession, manufacture, and distribution of Marijuana by up to 20 years in prison. But the...

A Comprehensive Guide to Federal Criminal Defense (2025) Relief for Pardoned January 6th Defendants Relief for Pardoned January 6th Defendants Seeking a Lawsuit The sweeping pardons granted by President Donald Trump in 2025 to numerous January 6th defendants have raised questions about how those defendants might obtain additional relief beyond...