How long after sentencing can you declare unfair sentencing after a sentence has been given

It seems that there is only a 2255 appeal left. He should have filed an appeal initially.

In jail on a federal drug charge and is not a us citizen he was caught after crossing mexico boarder what can happen to him

Deportation would be expected here. There may be charges of illegal re-entry possibly.

Can a restitution order ever be retroactively challenged?

You can motion for modification, but not challenge the original order 6 years later unless there is a change in law or a newly discovered 2255 claim.

Can somebody get charged for a federal or state drug crime without ever actually being caught with the drug in possession?

Conspiracy yes, but then the actual drug quantity issue would come up in sentencing. Without that, there are less enhancements.

ICC isn't allowing us to talk I haven't seen his letter to me due here last Fri it's now Tuesday. They must be holding his mail

While you may have Federal violations here, you need an ID attorney.

Can i hold my mailman criminally or civilly liable for purposefully not delivering my mail?

You best action is to file a complaint with your local postmaster.

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Can the government in a conspiracy case charge a person with relevant conduct if the organization never has an evidentiary heari

Charge them - sure, but they usually just let that slide in on the PSR for enhancements. Then you would fight the amount at the sentencing hearing.

FEDERAL - Who transports your loved one to the half-way house

BOP should drop him off. You should get him to send you some info on the house rules for visitation.

How does one co conspirator gets plea bargains and not the others?

First to rat on the other I guess. We need more info here.

Why would a grand jury indictment come after an arrest?

A search warrant is a product of probable cause and an affidavit. Executing the search, if they find contraband, an arrest is made. Then the next...