Yes and they are different. A departure is found under the sentencing guidelines at USSG 5K and variances are granted under Booker and 18 USC...

If a female is sentenced to Carswell Federal Prison due to severe medical conditions, will she get good care? Federal Crime

I think we have visited this question before. No one here on this forum is a Doctor or administrator working at Carswell, but we can tell you...

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This can mean several things depending on the amount of criminal exposure you have. You must get an attorney to review your response prior to...

Is there any circumstance that I judge can sentence under the guide lines on a minimum mandatory sentence other than cooperation

Yes, there are several. Primarily, cooperation under 5K1.1 can break the mandatory minimum barrier opening the way for a further reduction on the...

My fiance was sentenced to 24 months for Mortgage fraud which he was conned into by a friend. Can we get a reduction/HA?

So he was a straw buyer who did not profit, but allowed another to use his identity to bilk a lender. Right now 24 months here sounds like a good...

Why would the federal government use mass government surveillance with a sexually motivated mind control on me?is this legal?

I would confront your government tail. Get some facts and get an attorney.

When making a request to produce documents in federal court, how far can you go back for financial records?

If you are looking for support of one of your issues and can show the need for the discovery, there is not limit - but watch out for spoilation.

Defendants have filed a Motion to Amend the complaint to add the affirmative defense of Lacking Standing.

I would fight the amendment as untimely. If granted, the case may be over.

Do you think the Federal Analog Act will be found unconstitutional under the Fourteenth Amendment?

Not yet.

I have a federal public defender that I feel is working for the other side what can I do?

At sentencing, you will see the objections arise. If not, make them. Do not assume your Federal attorney is not paying attention to you after the...