Looking for attorney to represent my son in federal case ?

Many of us handle these types of cases nationwide, but Avvo (for good reason) doesn't permit its members to "sell themselves," even when potential...

A drug conspiracy is nothing more than an agreement between the defendant and at least one other person to knowingly (without mistake) and...

Can someone be bonded after pleading guilty while waiting sentencing in federal court?

The defendant may request release pending execution of the sentence at the sentencing, and the court may grant that request if the defendant can...

Can you violate federal probation if you take a plea deal for a crime that was committed before your fed charge?

The "new" charge would be a violation of your federal supervision ONLY if you had committed it DURING the period of your federal supervision,...

The FBI can keep the property until it’s ready to return it or until a court orders the agency to return it. You need an experienced federal...

When does organized crime become federal? what is about to unfold?

Very generally, when it affects "interstate commerce" in some way. – Joshua Sabert Lowther, Esq., Atlanta, GA.

Does the first step act apply to conspiracy drug cases?

The First Step Act of 2018 affects different cases in different ways, but drug conspiracy cases are eligible for many of the pre-trial benefits...

How does a federal parole violation work?

The Government must prove new criminal offenses beyond a reasonable doubt, but it only needs to prove violations of supervision by a preponderance...

Will i go to prison right after sentencing

Since the court allowed you to remain on pretrial release pending sentencing, it should allow you to remain on release pending execution of the...

If you was indited on fedral conspricey how long can you be detained without a pretrail ?

A US magistrate judge must hold a detention hearing within 5 days from the defendant's initial appearance in federal court. If the court detains...