I have been indicted on mail and wire fraud. The total loss is less than $500,000 according to government. What to do?

A second opinion is always a good idea in any federal criminal case, but more information is needed for an educated opinion to be formed. Many...

A superseding indictment is an indictment that has added charges and/or defendants to an earlier indictment. There are many reasons why a...

A co-defendant is charged with you in the same indictment. A co-conspirator conspired with you to commit a federal crime, and may or may not be...

My bf entered a plea deal and agreeed to 5 yrs in fed. prison.then the judge gave him 12 yrs.wat can we do to fight this?

A notice of appeal must be filed within 14 days from the date that the judgment was filed, and the defendant should consult a federal criminal...

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Anything to help? What type of motion could a lawyer possibly file after a defendant finds out he/she is not getting a 5K?

A federal prosecutor's decision not to file a motion for downward departure pursuant to USSG Section 5K1.1 and 18 USC Section 3553(e) or a motion...

I was convicted of bank robbery and was done with sentence and parole 17 years ago.can I get my gun rights back and how?

If this was a federal conviction, there is no means by which you may possess a firearm or ammunition other than a presidential pardon. Joshua...

My mail was opened and kept by my mothers boyfriend. What can I do?

18 USC Section 1708 prohibits the theft or obstruction of mail. If the package was intentionally opened and kept from the addressee, such act is...

Can I move to another state if a federal criminal case was dismissed without prejudice?

Yes. You are only bound by the conditions of release if the case is pending. However, unless you are certain that the matter has been abandoned...

Can a federal judge have a pretrial without me being present?

Pretrial conferences normally are conducted with only trial counsel present. Joshua Sabert Lowther, Esq. NATIONAL FEDERAL DEFENSE...

After federal conviction for id theft in 2005 Id theft is legal then?

Each act of identity theft is a separate crime and can be prosecuted accordingly. Joshua Sabert Lowther, Esq. NATIONAL FEDERAL DEFENSE...