What is the Federal minimum , maximum , or mandatory sentencing?

It depends on whether the cocaine was powder or cooked into base (crack), on the weight attributed to friend, and on criminal history. The crimes...

If the county jail time is not credited against another sentence, then it should count against these six months sentenced. Six months means six...

The BOP calculates a "Projected Release Date" (PRD) with an initial sentence reduction of 13 percent (about 47 days per year). This is "Good...

Can a non violent felon as myself own a rifle or a handgun who served less than a year for the felony?

Nope. If you could have served more than one year in jail for the conviction, you are defined under federal law as a prohibited felon. See Title...

Federal detainer and marshall pickup

If this is just about the Marshals moving him to a federal prison for an already-active federal sentence, there isn't so much a time deadline as a...

In looking for evidence in a probate case I found alot if criminal evidence. Who do I present this too

I recommend calling local police first, unless there is an issue that makes that a problem. The FBI has field offices you can call to report...

How do I properly fill out a Claim of Appeal with the 6th Circuit Court. I just found out I only have until Friday to do so.

The "Notice of Appeal" form is online at...

If a conviction for aggravated sodomy is vacated and offender is released, does offender still have to register as sex offender?

Vacated federal convictions are no longer convictions, so post-conviction requirements no longer apply. But as

When the federal government defines something under 18 USC, which comes first the Fed definition or the state?

The U.S. Government is a separate sovereign than the States, just like Canada and Mexico are separate sovereigns. They can define things...

My friend has been in prison for 28 years sentenced at 20 years old.

If there is something to file in the criminal case, there shouldn't be a charge. If there is a new civil case to file, or even a habeas petition,...