The determination of whether you’re a convicted felon for purposes of federal law depends on the laws of the “jurisdiction in which the proceedings...

The collection period is 20 years from the date that the court issues the written judgment or the defendant’s release from imprisonment, whichever...

Any statue of limitations applicable to a federal crime concerns the time between the alleged commission of the offense and the Government's...

Most federal criminal cases are matters of public record, with very limited exceptions (such as cases involving national security), and anyone can...

The defendant's release from imprisonment is not a bar to his or her seeking relief from a state court conviction in federal court pursuant to 28...

The federal magistrate judge will consider his request for pretrial release at his initial appearance (the first federal court appearance) unless...

The magistrate judge's denial of pretrial release will cause the defendant to remain detained pending trial unless the defendant appeals that...

Your retaining an attorney with federal criminal appeals experience is more important than the attorney's location—my firm practices in the...

The federal sentencing guidelines has been advisory (not mandatory) since January 2005; that is, a sentencing court must determine a defendant's...

The defendant may retain any attorney of his choice at any time almost without limitation, write the Court and request a new appointed attorney. –...