The appeal waiver likely doesn't apply to claims of ineffective assistance of counsel (a Sixth Amendment violation), which, procedurally, your son...

The pardon process is complex and nuanced; if it's not properly prosecuted, it may never effectively be considered. If you're serious about...

The federal government can prosecute any act or commission allegedly constitution a crime over which it has jurisdiction regardless of whether the...

A federal prisoner who's been sentenced to serve a term of imprisonment of 12 years actually will serve approximately 8.9 years with "exemplary"...

I have a trial coming up for money laundering can I lose trial?

The Government cannot convict you of laundering monetary instruments unless it proves, beyond a reasonable doubt, that you acted with knowledge and...

How can federal court extend 60 days to indict on federal charges?

The Speedy Trial Act allows a second or successive 30-day extension to indict by agreement of the parties only. – Joshua Sabert Lowther, Esq.,...

The loss of the year is not automatic, and the severity of the punishment depends on the severity of the violation. This limited discretionary...

What’s the chance a person could do no time if he pleaded guilty to a federal crime ?

There are many factors in the federal sentencing guidelines and the sentencing statute (18 U.S.C. § 3553) which may justify a wide range of...

A federal prisoner who's been sentenced to serve a term of imprisonment of 15 years actually will serve approximately 11.5 years with "exemplary"...

How long can you remain on federal probation?

If you've not been sentenced, you're on pretrial release. The court is required to sentence you "without unnecessary delay," although that...