I am unaware of any specific statutory provision or BOP policy that permits crediting 1.5 times for harsh prison conditions or foreign time. BOP...

What should I do?

You should make every effort to contact an attorney, specifically one who has a lot of experience in federal criminal defense. Even if you do not...

Did she break the law by opening my mail?

Technically, it may be a crime to open someone else's mail. But, there are other things that go into evaluating whether it is a crime in every...

Even if the government did not respond in writing, the burden to prove allegations in a 2255 are on the person filing the motion. The court may...

Rico act

I agree. The laws controlling conspiracy law are very broad. While conspiracy and RICO are similar, RICO law is an area of law all its own. You...

What should be done a 2255 or a direct appeal in the federal system? Due to the Johnson case

Both previous answers are correct. The time for direct appeal has passed. The other two issues, Johnson and drug reduction, may still be...

If u catch a charge in one county before u get put on probation in another.can u still violate.it was two days apart.

I agree with Mr. Meade. Also, the court may be prohibited from running any possible sentence concurrently (at the same time) if you are arrested...

If i plea guily will charges get dropped or skimmed down.

First, you should contact an attorney immediately. A plea agreement does not usually result in charges being dropped. A plea agreement is a plea...

Can an Atty file a pro bono motion to get the Two Level Drug Reduction for a guy that got a 5K1 to his mandatory minimum?

If the judge sentenced to the mandatory minimum 120 months then the two level reduction is not available. The reduction is only used for...

Can I hire a lawyer in Nashville for a case in Arizona.

Both of my colleagues are correct. You have a right to an attorney of your choice. If the attorney is not admitted to practice where the case is...