The federal offense of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon is punishable by not more than 10 years of imprisonment, unless the defendant...

If someone is already in jail and the feds have a hold on them, wouldn't it be knowledge to the present authorities,?

If there is a detainer against a person as a result of a federal arrest warrant, the agency with physical custody of the defendant will be aware of...

How low can a federal judge go during sentencing.?

There's no limit on the degree of departure or variance that the judge may grant in this case, if either or both are justified by a sentencing...

Hi my son has been indicted on 18 U.S.C. 472, 18 U.S.C 922(g)(1), 18 U.S.C. 924(C), 21 U.S.C 841 (a)(1)

Uttering a counterfeit note (18 U.S.C. § 472) is punishable by not more than 20 years of imprisonment; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon...

The First Step Act of 2018 has taken effect already, although the Federal Bureau of Prisons has 210 days from December 21, 2018, to determine which...

If your charged with conspiracy and your house was search once arrested would you still be charged with that evidence in home ?

If the Government can prove that that alleged contraband that the agents found at your residence corroborates the already-existing conspiracy...

The post-First Step Act of 2018 "Safety Valve," which is codified at 18 U.S.C. § 3553(f) and incorporated into the federal sentencing guidelines at...

After a conspiracy indictment how long can they hold you in jail before trial ?

A person arrested on a federal warrant must appear before a judicial officer "without unnecessary delay," which typically means the day of the...

What happens if i spoke to the FBI and they wrote so many things from me without a lawyer?

The promises that the FBI made to you are meaningless without a federal prosecutor's adopting that agreement in writing. However, if your...

Can I legally own a firearm being convicted of misdemeanor family violence in 2009?

Federal law prohibits the possession of a firearm or ammunition by a person who's been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. The...