I got sentenced to a year (feds) the judge said that they would send me a letter in the mail to let me know where to report and

If you have been sentenced, you are awaiting the judgment to be recorded. There is not anything that will take away your sentence on any...

First, you must work out an amicable solution with your present probation officer. If that does not lead you to a solution, you will have to get...

Is a federal target letter sent to a person or his counsel, or both?

If you do not have counsel before this happens, get it now before you answer. The timing is not as important as the answer you provide needs...

Do you recommend hiring an appeal attorney? or a court-appointed is sufficient? Are there going to be the same results?

You have to qualify for a CJA attorney. If you can hire an attorney, more than likely you will have to. Mr. Sachs is on point with this one.

What will more likely get a case into federal criminal court? 50g of cocaine or 25g of MDMA and 25g of methamphetamine?

So are we trying to bargain here? Both jurisdictions can prosecute. Sometimes it is just plain political how a case gets chosen.

Does the federal district attorney normally get an indictment then make the arrest?

If the police or other authority catch you in the act; they make an arrest. Otherwise, the prosecutor goes to the grand jury to present evidence...

Can Federal agencies investigate state crime? Can state agencies investigate federal crime?

Each has its own laws and jurisdiction, but sometimes they overlap. So, it is possible that a crime ma be both, state and Federal.

The best thing for you to do is ask the question to your probation officer in the hypothetical. There may be a restriction on supervised release,...

If you cannot afford an attorney , the Federal public defenders office can appoint you one. It would be best for you in the long run to get an...

If someone who is a property manager gets my SSN and uses it for a tenant screening without my permission is that legal?

This is identity theft. Go get your attorney.

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