Does the government shutdown effect local civil courts ?

It's only Federal Government, and US courts have at least a few weeks of resources before their operations are affected. Federal criminal cases...

Are the federal district courts shut down with the government?

I read yesterday that the US Courts have about three weeks of funding before they feel any impact. After that, yes, there will likely be some...

Will you do 85% time if convicted a federal charge of conspiracy to distribute over 100kg go marijuana 5 yr mandatory?

The Bureau of Prisons will grant about 13 percent of sentence in "Good Conduct Time," or about 47 days per year served (IF inmate has or is working...

All things are possible. Federal sentencing defaults to imprisonment, though, especially where drugs (including steriods) are involved. I've had...

Federal prisoner who has exhausted administrative remedies. can he file 2241 and where do u file

Petitions under 28 USC 2241 can challenge conditions affecting length of confinement, so yes, the 2241 is proper. It is properly filed in the...

How much more trouble can i get in?

Fail to surrender, you become a federal fugitive with the possibility of the US Marshals pouncing on you at any time, and when (WHEN) they catch...

Have the federal sentencing to 65 instead of 85 percent changed yet ?

No change in law yet, and it looks unlikely to happen before the next Congress in January. Keep calling your Senators, and letting them know you...

No. The Federal Bureau of Prisons "Register Number" will be used. It is the same as the "U.S. Marshals Number," in this format: XXXXX-XXX

Whatever you write to the judge will be copied and sent to the AUSA, and then put into the public docket. So be careful what you write to the...

Is it true they are lowering or getting rid of the mandatory sentence for federal sentencing?

No, I'm afraid the best chance at reform -- the First Step Act -- will die on the vine in a couple of weeks. The next congress will start over in...