There is no talking to the judge about a case without also involving the prosecutors. Otherwise, it is unlawful "ex parte" communications. This...

924c relief assistance.. is it retroactive? how does a federal prisoner go about seeking relief . convicted in 4th circuit?

Start by calling the Federal Defender's Office in Middle District of NC (Greensboro), at http://ncmd.fd.org/ . You may be entitled to appointed...

Can I be charged with possession of a stolen firearm by felon and possession of firearm by felon of one gun

Yes, both can be charged. And are commonly charged in federal court when USA can. Each charge requires proof of an element not required by the...

What can I do to take care of a warrant my boyfriend has while he is in Federal prison?

He has rights to demand the State prosecution proceed within 180 days under the "Interstate Agreement on Detainers." His unit team at the prison...

If you have an appointed attorney by the Judge?

I have an answer, but perhaps not the desired answer. Barring anything else, just being the brother of the prosecutor does not by itself...

Can Federal BOP withhold adjusted good time credits (via First Step Act) for past infractions?

As far as I know, this is an open question. I'm a defense lawyer, so I think of course not, BOP took its pound of flesh already and it can't come...

Nope. The site says that's too short an answer so, "nope, skip sentencing and your sentence gets longer, the plea agreement potentially...

Yes, probation is possible. It's even a realistic thought with a Guidelines range of 0-6 months. Your lawyer will now try to "mitigate" by...

On the defense side who is supposed to calculate the the drug quantity table for the clients defense?

The US Attorneys calculate the Guidelines that they think apply, the Defense does the same (going over it with the defendant), and then the US...

Where to find fed criminal defense lawyer who does litigation?

We ALL litigate. The hearings and filings and other courtroom and outside stuff is litigation. Only 3 percent of federal cases go to trial. ...