Posts Tagged ‘MLAT’s’

New Extradition & MLAT’s Broaden Prosecutorial Reach of U.S.

Posted on August 12th, 2010 by David Smith

The United States and European Union have entered into new extradition and Mutual Legal Assistance Agreements (“MLAT’s”) that greatly increase the prosecutorial reach of the United States government.  A total of 56 new treaties became effective on February 1, 2010. See, DOJ’s February 1. 2010 press release.   (more…)