No, this "65% law" rumor has been around, and been false, since before I started practicing. The Fair Sentencing Act in fact finally guaranteed an...

Less than four percent of federal cases go to trial. Over 93 percent are disposed by guilty plea, because the federals generally do not indict...

You might get the card, but use it and the federals will revoke your release. Marijuana is still a Schedule I illegal substance to the Federals,...

Absolutely. There is a whole body of federal case law and a specific Sentencing Guideline about post-offense rehabilitation, and a Supreme Court...

I concur with Mr. Richman, and further note that surrendering to the Marshals might mean serving your time in various county jails, as you are...

Not under federal law. Without a presidential pardon, your "felon" status prohibits possession of firearms and ammunition under 18 US Code,...

This is good news, because as you suspect, the Marshals don't waste time checking on lawful activity. No guarantees, ever, but keep those fingers...

I cannot answer about Utah law, but in any jurisdiction I've appeared, a DV defendant threatening negative action against a witness is a separate...

Yes, State criminal history figures heavily into the federal sentencing. I wish you all some good news.

I've changed the topic to "Government," and refer you to Article I of the Constitution:, particularly Section 8: ...