The U.S. Department of Justice is expanding its use of the False Claims Act (FCA) to address customs fraud and tariff evasion. In 2025, the DOJ, working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), intensified civil enforcement against companies accused of misclassifying imports, misrepresenting the country of...
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Can you get probation for federal charges?
Yes, you can get probation for federal charges in certain cases. However, federal probation is not common and depends heavily on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the nature of the offense, and your criminal history.
In federal court, probation is available only when the advisory guideline range permits it or when a judge determines that a...
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