In federal court sentencing (or) trial proceedings are matters discussed inside the court room recorded in case of an appeal?

Discussions in open court are recorded, even most bench conferences. But the presentence report and each sides sentencing memoranda are sealed. ...

If a person enters a plea agreement in fed. court on drug trafficking charge does the judge have to hold that person until trial

If the defendant was remanded, it was because of his or her detention hearing produced one or both negative results: the judicial officer found...

What is the mandatory minimum sentence for a convicted felon in possession of a firearm with 3 prior felonies?

If the priors are violent, it may trigger the 15 year Armed Career Criminal enhancement under 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1), 924(e), U.S.S.G. § 4B1.4. ...

A superseding indictment could correct the error if the prosecutor smells a technicality defense. I agree with my compatriot that the on or about...

How long can a county jail hold an inmate without evidence for indictment?

Did the person violate probation, parole or supervised release? What are his or her prior charges - any prior gun charges?

My father served time in a Federal Prison, now the State put a new charge on him? What can we expect?

If you father served his federal sentence and now is on hold for deportation proceedings, when did the perjury occur? As mentioned before, the...

I have filed a DMCA takedown against an attorney, who has filed a counter-notice. I do not have the means to pursue legal action

Under 17 USC §512(g)(2) you have ten days from the counter notice to file a action in court. If you do not have the funds to do so, the site is...

How to schedule Out of State Depos?

Please see the links below to help your NC requirements.

I am being sued by the usda for trafficking, which i was not and for ebt transgressions. what kind of lawyer do i need.

You must speak with a Federally experienced attorney. If you cannot afford a Federal attorney, you can send the charge letter to the Federal...

If an alleged defendant is charged with a crime, but not in custody, how long does grand jury have to indict him?

In the Federal System, an indictment is a charge handed down by a grand jury. Are you saying that the person was picked up in the commission of a...