What is the current status of the federal good time bill?

It seems that my clients ask me this question more consistently than any other. The fact is that it is unlikely that this bill will pass anytime...

My sister is in federal prison for armed robbery and has been sentenced to 38 years. is that too much?

Mr. Anderson is exactly right. If there are issues that need to be reviewed by the Court of Appeals you have to file a notice of appeal within 14...

Underage Consumption Diversion Program?

While you have the option to enter a judicial diversion, it would be better to have the charge dismissed. You can enter judicial diversion on your...

Statute of Limitation on prosecution after a person has been formally charged with a E Felony in the state of Tennessee.

A prosecution for an E felony must be started within two years of the offense. I am assuming you have been indicted based on your last sentence. ...

Statute of limitations in TN

The limitation period B felony prosecutions is eight years and descends from there. Robbery, the taking of property through violence or fear, is a...

My husband was arrested for robbery/conspiracy he was released on bail he then go arrested for conspiracy these are his

I am assuming that your husband has been charged with conspiracy to violate the Hobbs Act, 18 U.S.C. 1951. Hobbs Act violations do not carry a...

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Theft under $500 is a misdemeanor offense and carries a maximum jail sentence of 11 months and 29 days. Whether you spend any time in jail depends...

Can I appeal the judges descision on a motion to suppress statement? If so at what point and are there any time constraints?

You are permitted to appeal any adverse decision the Court makes in your case. However, most appeals must wait until after a final judgment has...

Can my son, who was just sentenced to 20years, file an appeal after he took a plea deal the first day his trial was to begin.?

Your son has an absolute right to appeal anything that happened in his case. However, a notice that you intend on appealing must be filed within a...

My home was served with a search warrant on May 3. The police took 54 of my personal property. How long can they hold it?

It is difficult to tell from your question, but if the property was "seized" as a result of the search warrant they can hold it as evidence as long...