Is my husband eligible for parole

There is no Federal parole. With good behavior, he will do about 85% of the total sentence. If he participated in RDAP, he may get up to an...

My Grandfather was in Federal Penitentiary in 1940 and was listed in the 1940's census as a series 3. What is this?

Due to the lapse in government funding, census.gov sites, services, and all online survey collection requests will be unavailable until further...

Criminal White Collar. I have posted some questions on AVVO asking about possible criminal charges, white collar defense, and

There is no attorney client privilege on this site created nor implied. Under Rules 17 and Civ Pro 45, either side can subpoena. Quashing this...

In a Federal pretrial detention case, there is a presumption in drug cases where the defendant is a danger to society. You overcome this...

My lawyer contacted the fed pros to find out why a case went federal and the fed pros didn't know why. who would know?

Posting here reduces your chances of a proper defense. Please discuss this with your attorney.

Can a defense attorney contact detectives re drug related federal cases?

Yes, but a 5K1.1 should have been filed prior to sentencing for a reduction. Post sentencing relief is difficult and a 2255 IAC claim may be the...

Will the new mandatory minimum changes help if a person plead guilty but hasn't been sentenced in federal court

Mr. Lowther is absolutely correct.

Is hiring a consultant to help pick a jury a good idea for a federal criminal trial.

Sure, if you can afford one, but the judge usually does most of the voir dire and the pool usually is not published in time for a substantial 3rd...

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Does arguing the 3553a ever work in real cases with a substantial downward departure in federal criminal sentencing?

Yes I have several downward variances from a 3553A argument, but as for departures you must apply a guideline provision such as 5K1.1 or 5C1.2...

Yes, but you will have to order and pay for them unless already ordered and on file at the clerk's office.