Can someone be accused of participating in a Continuing Criminal Enterprise years after others are indicted for that enterprise?

A "drug trafficking organization" is an informal term that references a group of individuals who, in concert, participate in an illegal drug trade....

Although Congress abolished parole in the federal prison system, your husband's sentence will be reduced by 54 days per year, after the successful...

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If my husband fires his attorney how can he get a public defender for his federal case?

Your husband should notify his attorney that he is not satisfied with her representation of him and request her to withdraw as his attorney of...

18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(4) prohibits the receipt, shipment, transfer, or possession of a firearm that has been shipped or transported in interstate or...

What is the appropriate statement to give verbatim when not sure if should answer authorities questions to grand jury?

A person should never appear before a grand jury if there is any question that he or she believes that should not be answered unless an immunity,...

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All courts have rules that require evidence subject to disclosure to be exchanged between or among the parties at certain times. If a party...

Do I need a forfeiture attorney to get my car back as a result of a felony drug case?

The specific answer depends upon whether the forfeiture action will be prosecuted by the state or federal government, but regardless, state and...

How do i get a letter of dispensation on my record from 20 years ago?

The clerk of the US District Court in which you were convicted or one of the US probation officers in the district of supervision will be able to...

How can u find out if your case went to the grand jury if the legal aid lawyer won't tell u

Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6 protects the secrecy of grand jury proceedings - except under very limited circumstances - until the...

Do I need a federal criminal defense attorney?

Your cooperation ultimately may prove to be the best defense strategy considering the facts. However, you should retain an attorney who is...