Federal habeas corpus actions are much too complex for anyone other than an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer to handle them. – Joshua...

It has been suggested that my son, charged with drug conspiracy, have his own Presentence Report Investigator.

An experienced federal criminal defense attorney can do this, and should do this in every case. – Joshua Sabert Lowther, Esq., Atlanta, GA.

I am on federal probation for 5 years when should I ask if my sentence be reduced ?

A person serving a term of federal probation for a felony offense may request termination of that probation after serving one year on probation. ...

Does the federal point scale still Active?

The federal sentencing guidelines, otherwise known as the federal "point system" for sentencing, remains in effect, but it's only advisory. The...

If I'm a felon and someone leaves me a firearm in their will and subsequently dies, am I legally allowed to sell said firearm?

Your receiving the firearm and then selling it, even though you won't physically possess it, will constitute constructive possession, which is the...

My son was arrested by the DEA for Conspiracy w/intent to deliver cocaine and Money Laundering. He is on state probation

The federal magistrate judge, by law, will temporarily detain your son at the initial appearance for a period not to exceed 10 days to give his...

I admitted a marriage fraud due to people who offer me money to help my sister with her medical expenses due to cancer ?

I recommend that you retain an attorney to address the issue before the Government makes any formal charging decisions; now is the time to...

Can someone qualify for safety valve for a federal drug charge with a DUI and driving on suspended license on there record?

U.S.S.G. § 5C1.2 and 18 U.S.C. § 3553(f), commonly known as the "Safety Valve," require, among other things, that the defendant have no more than...

Can I buy and register a gun if I have a felony the was adjudicated withheld ?

If you’re not a convicted felon under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the proceedings weee held, there’s no federal prohibition against your...

A federal complaint filed in July still mid September has not been brought to an indictment ?

The indictment or information must be filed within 30 days from the defendant’s arrest or receipt of summons on the charge or charges. If the...