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Can the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reconsider, reopen or re-review one of it's own decisions.
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Answered on December 13, 2013
Upon motion of one of the parties, yes. Sua Sponte, no.
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After one has their first court appearence with lawyer; how long before sentencing date ?
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Answered on December 13, 2013
First appearance is to determine if you need an attorney and qualify for one to be appointed. Here you will fill out an affidavit on your finances...
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Is it every a good idea to speak to other Defense Attorneys regarding my case after I have been convicted?
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Answered on December 12, 2013
I never like others calling the shots. Work with your attorney, but always ask why a defense attorney has the power to keep you from going home. ...
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My brother is residence. and was caught with drugs. and was given probation of 10yrs no jail time. ice came to pick him.
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Answered on December 12, 2013
Possibly, but this sounds more like a misdemeanor if probation was the sentence. Was this a Federal offense?
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I have read that recently the Second Chance Act has been being used; how does that help with people receiving sentencing?
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Answered on December 12, 2013
The act is attached below. Please work with your attorney on all mitigation efforts and direct this question to him or her to see if the facts...
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Is a defendant eligible for a safety valve if facts of the case suggest he is a organizer, leader,
manager or supervisor" but
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Answered on December 12, 2013
If the enhancement is not raised, it is waived. Otherwise, if you previously qualified for safety valve, the lack of this enhancement would not...
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Does a dual citizen have a choice as to in which country he/her can serve his sentence?
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Answered on December 12, 2013
You serve where the sentence is.
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Can case be reopened after 10 months
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Answered on December 12, 2013
There are inconsistencies in your fact pattern here. You need an attorney. Check out the AVVO find a lawyer tab.
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What exactly is a "manager" in a federal drug conspiracy? If I sell bulk drugs to a friend who I know will share or re-sell them
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Answered on December 12, 2013
Please do not admit things on this forum as the admissions are not covered by any privilege. You just admitted to selling drugs. The enhancement...
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PSR problems already raised to federal public defender and only have 10 days to appeal.
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Answered on December 11, 2013
Errors in the PSR should be brought up prior to sentencing. There may be a problem afterwards, but you must first bring this to the attention of...
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