He'll receive a "good conduct time" sentence reduction of approximately 15% for exemplary behavior and an additional sentence reduction of 12...

The time that you spend on home detention while on pretrial release won't be credited toward any term of imprisonment that the court may impose;...

What is downward departure. What is a safety vow?

A downward departure is the court's finding that a sentence below the advisory sentencing guidelines range is appropriate, based on factors...

Federal law allows a court to discharge a defendant from any term of supervised release after one year of supervision if the discharge is...

Is there any motions that can be filed after a denial of successive 2255 because of aedpa?

If the court denied a viable successive claim, the petitioner should seek a certificate of appealability. – Joshua Sabert Lowther, Esq., Atlanta, GA.

What evidence does a judge need to rule on relevant conduct in a drug conspiracy case?

Any evidence that proves the relevant conduct by a preponderance of the evidence will suffice. – Joshua Sabert Lowther, Esq., Atlanta, GA.

Can I get a federal charge in iowa sealed

There's no means by which a federal criminal conviction can be sealed or expunged. – Joshua Sabert Lowther, Esq., Atlanta, GA.

The federal Speedy Trial Act requires that the Government obtain an indictment within 30 days from the date of arrest, with limited exceptions, or...

28 U.S.C. 2255 Motion Rules of Procedure

The court receiving a motion pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255 must serve it on the Government and grant a prompt hearing, unless the motion appears to...

Getting a new court paid lawyer ?

You should retain an experienced federal criminal defense attorney to handle the sentencing and any post-conviction relief efforts if you're...