Does the federal government consider cannabis a controlled substance?

Marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law (21 U.S.C. § 812(c)). However, its possession with the intent to distribute or...

My friend got arrested in california on a out of state "texas" federal drug conspiracy case and got O.R out the same day.

The Bail Reform Act presumes that no condition or combination of conditions will assure that a defendant facing a controlled substance offense with...

The "Safety Valve" is codified at 18 U.S.C. § 3553(f) and made a part of the US Sentencing Guidelines at U.S.S.G. § 5C1.2. If a defendant is...

I recommend that you retain an attorney who is experienced in representing clients in federal criminal defense matters to address the warrant on...

Jurisdiction

Drug conspiracies are normally prosecuted by the state or federal government, and venue usually lies in any place where the agreement was made or...

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What is the time frame from which a grand jury has to indict someone who is already serving time in federal prison?

The defendant must be indicted within the time prescribed by the applicable statute of limitations, if any such statute exists, in the state in...

Does federal courts run concurrent sentecing?

A district court has the discretion to order that multiple terms of imprisonment imposed on a defendant at the same time run consecutively or...

My son may have to talk to the FBI about a concern they have, should he have a Lawyer even if not charged?

Your son has no obligation to speak with any law enforcement agent, and no one who suspects that he or she is the subject or target of a criminal...

On a 2255 Petition, can a Judge accept Ground 1 even if other Grounds are found to be in Procedural Default? Or is it whole?

A district court considers each ground for relief in a habeas corpus petition filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255 individually. One procedurally...

How long will potter county hold a inmate with a federal hold before being released

There is no chance that the US Marshals Service will not execute a federal detainer if properly notified by local law enforcement authorities. -...