After a US Court of Appeals affirms a conviction, the defendant made then ask the US Supreme Court to consider the case, or file a petition for...

What will happen if you plead not guilty to a misdemeanor in federal court?

Imprisonment is an unlikely result under any circumstances, but if you have no criminal history, the case may be resolved by paying a civil penalty...

Should I turn myself in to avoid harsh consequences?

The better course of action is to retain an experienced federal criminal defense attorney to assess the situation and help you determine whether...

Any person who violates any term of federal supervision (probation or supervised release) may be punished by a term of imprisonment, but not before...

You can use a lawyer from any state to file a 2255 petition in federal court. It’s very important to use an attorney who has experience in this...

Yes; see 18 U.S.C. § 1343. – Joshua Sabert Lowther, Esq., Atlanta, GA.

The sentencing guidelines are advisory, and the court is allowed to sentence you below that recommended range or sentence if a lesser sentence is...

The Government must prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that your husband possessed the firearms *during* and *in relation to* a drug trafficking...

Your South Carolina driver's license isn't compliant with the REAL ID Act of 2005, a federal law requiring that state driver's licenses meet...

What can I do to remove a federal hold on my family member so he can be released on his parole date?

You should retain an experienced federal criminal defense attorney to convince the prosecute to honor his agreement to file a motion for sentence...