The Defendant committed fraud which was in excess of a million dollars. Will he have to pay full restitution in plea hearing?

18 USC Sections 3663, 3663A and 3664, collectively, require that the District Court determine the amount of restitution, determine the identity of...

Federal proabtion violation considered moving someone in without your po's knowledge and them not undergoing a background check?

Unless otherwise expressly stated in the terms and conditions of his supervised release, it is only a violation for him to move to another location...

My niece is currently serving 31months in a federal prison. Shes a first time offender. How much time will she actually have.

Her sentence will be reduced by 54 days per year, after the successful completion of each year, for "good conduct time" pursuant to 18 USC Section...

Does federal law state that if you apply for a firearm permit, and are denied, you are subject to arrest?

It depends upon the applicant's knowledge and intent. 18 USC Section 922 prohibits various acts relating to the acquisition, possession, receipt...

Medicare fraud sentencing

The only means by which a federal sentence of imprisonment may be reduced after 14 days from its imposition are (1) a presidential pardon or...

I am being investigated by U.S. Fish and Wildlife, do I need a Federal lawyer or just a defense lawyer?

You unequivocally need to retain a federal criminal defense lawyer. The significance of USFWS investigations are often underestimated, but the...

The bank fraud statute, 18 USC Section 1344, prescribes a penalty of not more than 30 years of imprisonment and/or a fine in the amount of $1...

I have a 12 year old conviction for intent to manufacture or deliver in pa is there anyway I can have my gun rights restored

18 USC Section 922(g)(1) prohibits the possession of a firearm or ammunition by a person who has been convicted of a crime punishable by more than...

Does a PSR go off the number of drugs in the plea deal or the number found at the scene?

The purpose of the Plea Agreement's reference to 50 plants is to set the statutory penalty parameters: pursuant to 21 USC Section 842(b)(1)(C), you...

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What level offense is accessory after the fact in federal court?

USSG Section 2X3.1 states that the base offense level shall be 6 levels below the base offense level for the underlying offense, but in no case...