A person in a federal indictment who flees the country, how long should they remain on the run?

Until the government's witness are unavailable to testify at trial.

Likely punishment/ evidence needed to be convicted of a forgery/counterfeit bill crime?

You're saying the secret service is investigating you because it thinks you unknowingly passed three counterfeit 100.00 bills? Com'on - give us...

Can you refer me to a lawyer who can help me?

Dear Jessica: You can't sue for double jeopardy. Double jeopardy is a defense based on the double jeopardy clause of the US Constitution. The...

The government will institute a Rule 35 motion for family cooperation on behalf of an incarcerated defendant. Usually, a judge will follow such a...

Currently my boyfriend is in county for COMMIT-POSS COCAINE but it says court ordered release. He is now on hold for US Marshals

If he has an immigration detainer, he's going to be held. If he's here legally and he's convicted he'll be deported after serving his sentence. ...

I was found guilty with possession with intent to distribute marijuana back on 2000. Did a times sentences of 5mths in a federal

There's nothing you can do at this point. A federal conviction is subject to collateral attack if constitutionally infirm for one year from the...

Bank Robbery

If your father did not carry a firearm and since he has no criminal history, he's exposed to a sentence of three to about three to four years. ...

Friend got raid by Feds about 8 years ago. Never charged w/ a crime Took his legal firearm & about $20k. Any chance getting back

Cash and firearms found in proximity to illegal drugs are subject to seizure and confiscation in rem. As mentioned, there is a forfeiture...

Federal probation violation, state of Virginia sentenced to 30 days. how much will have to be served?

You will probably serve out the 30 days in the contract holding facility, usually a county jail or private detention within an hour's drive of the...

If your BF was sentenced on a class A felony, the maximum term of incarceration is five years, if a class B, three years, Class C. Last sentence of...