There is a reason we're called the UNITED States. Moreover, fleeing interstate to avoid prosecution is a separate federal crime, 18 U.S. Code...

What type of lawyer do I need?

You need the kind of lawyer that is very rare, seasoned in civil litigation, the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), Bivens actions (so named for the...

Ask for a presidential pardon for federal crime?

Odds of federal pardons are exceedingly low. The good news is you can do it yourself, and the papers are online from the official source: ...

Yes, DEA can and do regularly lie to targets. And if it isn't in writing, good luck proving some oral agreement existed. You are in a jam, but...

If I know about an online crime, even after the fact, and don't report it, does that make me an accomplice?

I don't know that failure to report would be criminal, but I don't recommend trying to live with the guilt of allowing serial child rapes to continue.

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Why is my boyfriend not getting credit for his time served in state when starting his fed sentence?

There is a complex issue of "primary" custody that may prevent the federal time from starting until the State released your boyfriend. Federal...

Does the 6th amendment apply to the impeachment?

The Sixth Amendment does not apply to impeachment, or even trial in the Senate. Only criminal prosecutions (which may follow).

How to find the disqualifications on transfers within bop policy?

Transfers depend on "Inmate Security Designation and Custody Classification," which is in Program Statement 5100.08 and its Change Notice (CN) -1. ...

How can i find a criminal defense attorney who practices law in NC and in NJ both?

Does the NJ parole board require NJ counsel as an assistant? Parole is an executive (administrative) function, so often not technically...

How long is the wait from sentencing to being picked up and taken into BOP custody?

That is running a little long, but it's not terribly rare. Transport after sentencing happens (a) after the BOP can designate a prison (anywhere...