Early release for exemplary compliance, known as the "good conduct time" reduction, applies only to sentences of more than 12 months of...

Sentencing question

Lawyers are required to continue representing their clients in federal court through a direct appeal, unless the court allows the attorney to...

A district court may order that any sentence of one year of imprisonment or less be served during "nights, weekends, or other intervals of time." ...

Will I be indited for large amount of drugs that was on my property ?

You're only guilty of conspiracy to commit a drug crime if you knowingly (without mistake) and willfully (with the intent to do something illegal)...

As of 2018 has the 65% law been brought into effect for federal inmates?

The early release provision for "exemplary" behavior, also known as the "good conduct time" reduction, remains at 15% (85% to serve). However,...

A federal "hold" is an information term for a federal detainer, which is an active arrest warrant lodged with and agency, other than the US...

A federal sentencing may be delayed for a multitude of reasons, including allowing the defendant time to cooperate against another individual for...

If if I get sentenced to 36 months and a federal drug conspiracy case how much time will I actually have to do

You'll receive a 15% sentence reduction for "exemplary" behavior or "good conduct time;" an additional 12 month reduction for your successful...

Federal law prohibits your possession of a firearm or ammunition as long as you are considered to be a convicted felon under "the law of the...

Can my state parole be ran with a new federal sentence?

If the federal court orders the federal sentence to run concurrently to the remainder of the state sentence, the Federal Bureau of Prisons will...