In addition to Mr. St. Julian's sound post, you might also call the local Federal Defenders Office and ask which attorney has been assigned to this...

My son has been sentenced and I'm trying to understand what this all means

"Indeterminate" sentence means it is not federal. Federal sentences come in an exact number of months. I'm shifting this question to "Criminal...

How long can u be on a docket sheet?

There is no deadline of itself. Your husband's lawyer -- and he has at least appointed counsel if he's being re-sentenced -- will have a much...

If the inmate stays out of trouble (not always the inmate's choice), then 13 percent credit is given for "Good Conduct Time" (GCT on Federal Bureau...

Can a federal court sentence a D to longer than 12 months imprisonment when the offense level used is from a misdemeanor?

One misdemeanor failure to file is limited to a 12-month sentence, no more. But, if pleading to several counts of failure to file, those one-year...

No one can enter a free and voluntary plea of guilt without understanding the charges. Judges can and should enter pleas of not guilty in certain...

"three felony fours" is not a federal criminal law phrase. I have changed this question to "Criminal Defense" to hopefully expand the answer base.

How much good time can a inmate earn when attending the DOC program?

If this is federal, then your father is in the "Federal Bureau of Prisons." If he qualifies for residential drug treatment and is otherwise...

In federal court case law must always be federal cases or case law from any state?

Fortunately, you are not seeking federal criminal law advice. I defer to Mr. Collins about the civil law, and move your question to "Litigation"...

Will I be able to get a Pardon and restoration of rights?

No State's agent can "charge" anyone in federal court. But many can and do contact the local U.S. Attorney's Office with such information,...