How long is the statue of limitations on a fed case

Under 18 USC § 3282 a Grand Jury must issue a Federal indictment within five (5) years after the defendant committed the offense. But for...

Can you move a federal inmate to a regional prison??

If the BOP adjusts its SENTRY scoring for that inmate, it is possible to move within the BOP system of prisons. The US Marshalls regularly use...

Is it legal for the prosecution in my federal case to issue a no contact clause on me & my fiancé if he was not involved?

Please have your attorney explain why you must comply with the court's order.

How much time is my friend looking@?

Potential time is directly affected by sentencing mitigation. Maximum punishment is not always the best way of looking at a future sentence. This...

1. - Five years. 2. It is how long from the discovery of the crime that the authorities have to indict. 3. No - if not arrested. Yes - if...

What are some cirmstances a judge would put you on federal drug probation instead of prison?

The crime, if safety valve applies, any other applicable departures, your 3553a variance factors including your POA, and the negatives of...

Federal restitution and Federal returns

You do run the risk of losing your tax refund as a stipulation to Federal restitution. And, there are also tax consequences to restitution. So,...

A guy I know says that for being incarcerated, in prison in...

It sure sounds like a little stretching of the truth.

What is the proper procedure for getting state probation revocation time ran concurrent with federal time sentenced?

The proper procedure will be different for every case as there is no requirement forcing each judge to run sentences concurrently. Please speak...

Statue of Limitations and Discovery Rule

Federal discovery rules are national and apply to all Federal courts equally. There are occasions of local rules and standing orders that modify...