Is there US district court for civil cases, and US district court for criminal cases?

The US District Courts handle criminal cases pursuant to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and civil cases pursuant to the Federal Rules of...

HHow much time do I have to do on probation ?

The sentencing court may terminate your supervised release after you having served one year of it, if that court makes the appropriate findings,...

A federal search warrant must be executed within 14 days from its being issued by a judicial officer, and only between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10...

Who do you contact about a federal hold for an indictment while incarcerated in county jail

The federal arrest warrant will have to be executed first, and then your friend can seek pretrial release from the federal court. – Joshua Sabert...

If a person has a past violent crime on their record will it affect federal sentencing?

A defendant's having one prior conviction for almost any offense, felony or misdemeanor, will cause the court to assess criminal history points in...

Where should my lawyer be located?

It's more important to have an attorney who's experienced in negotiating restitution issues with the various US Attorneys' Offices Financial...

What are my fire arms rights if I was convicted of a state jail felony?

18 U.S.C. § 922(g) prohibits your possessing a firearm or ammunition, as the term “firearm” is defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3), as long as your...

There is no limit on the number of times that the Government may file a motion for sentence reduction, pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal...

What does it mean if my son What does it mean to be charged under 846 and 841?

21 U.S.C. § 841(a) prohibits a person from manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing a controlled substance, or possessing a controlled substance...

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A person under indictment for a felony offense may not ship, transport, or receive in interstate commerce any firearm or ammunition, pursuant to 18...