The federal government has five years from the date of the alleged crime to indict, but if there's a federal detainer, it appears that there's an...

The limitations period is tolled during any time in which the Government can prove that a defendant was a fugitive from justice, that is, avoiding...

It's unlikely that a federal drug trafficking charge will be reduced to simple possession, because that charge is a federal misdemeanor (even for...

You should retain an attorney who's experienced in this type of case; the attorney's experience is more important than location. – Joshua Sabert...

The marshals should have taken him before a federal magistrate judge for an initial appearance (an advisement of charges and inquiry into...

If the state prosecutor or law enforcement agency referred the matter to the US Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Alabama, there will be...

The federal rules of evidence don't apply to sentencing, with very limited exceptions. Although the Government may introduce evidence at a...

You are under a federal criminal investigation, and the agents won’t update you on the status of the investigation until they obtain a warrant for...

The government uses grand jury subpoenas before indictment, and subpoenas for documents (subpoenas duces tecum) after indictment. – Joshua Sabert...

You're responsible for the amount of restitution stated in the judgment for a period of 20 years from the date on which the Court filed the...