The drop deadline for filing a motion under 28 U.S. Code, Section 2255 is one year after the conviction becomes final (that is, when the Supreme...

Any attorney please answer

U.S. District Courts may rule on constitutionality. Then it will likely go to the Court of Appeals, and then the losing party will seek certiorari...

Will promoting prison contraband affect my brother's post conviction releif that he's trying to get?

Prison discipline is irrelevant to the legality of the prosecution and sentencing. But if there is a re-sentencing, the discipline can be considered.

The settlement still belongs to the inmate, not the lawyer -- though, if there are outstanding financial obligations (restitution, fine,...

If you get charged with ammunition with no evidence how much time do you have to do

The person in this situation needs to hire a lawyer yesterday (or get a court-appointed lawyer, start by calling the local Defender's Office). ...

Why did the state turn my CCW case into a federal case?

US Attorneys pick up gun cases for any number of reasons, from office policy priorities to an individual defendant's criminal history, or even...

How long before I can own a gun in Ohio after a 3rd felony in the state of Fla.?

In the United States, no person may possess a firearm or ammunition who has been convicted of a felony - a crime punishable by more than one year...

If you are not possessing the firearm, and a lawful carrier has the firearm, I do not see a problem under law. But if he EVER leaves you alone in...

Is there anyway to set a motion to get an inmate released due to family illness

No federal judge can amend the sentence at this point, and changing these last months to home confinement would be amending the sentence. The...

Will a Federal Detainer be upheld if the reason for the detainer is state incarceration?

Contact the attorney who originally handled your federal case. If that is retained counsel who is no longer interested, or a lawyer who is no...