The defendant has one year from a judgment's becoming final to file a Motion to Set Aside, Vacate or Correct a Sentence by a Person in Federal...

Calendar days. Do not include the day that the order was filed, but include the last day. If the order was issued on 8/1/12, the Notice of Appeal...

What is the time frame for filing an appeal for a Federal Probation violation & is it typically worth it to file to reduce time

A Notice of Appeal must be filed in the District Court within 14 days after the entry of the judgment, or a direct appeal is waived (except under...

How does an inmate get his time fixed in prison?

I recommend that you contact an attorney who is familiar with CDCR issues; he or she will be able to resolve the issue. Joshua Sabert Lowther,...

I have fed chrges and my atty has wrkd on plea but i still feel like it is excessive. can i talk to the U.S proscutor?

All federal sentences can be mitigated by the defendant's providing substantial information in the investigation or prosecution of others (USSG...

Can chief Judge of Federal Court reopen dismissed case? The nature of the case is: the entire family has been subjected

The district court judge or circuit court of appeals may reinstate (or re-open) the case under limited circumstances only if the same was dismissed...

What is the lowest possible supervised release term a defendant can get for a federal drug case?

It depends upon the quantity of marijuana alleged in the charge of conviction. A term of supervised release of not more than 5 years may be imposed...

My mail was re directed by mypoa after rev of poa she continued to recieve and dispose of it .late cfees acrued is she mail tamp

I recommend that you confirm with the post office that your mail is being handled correctly; a federal prosecution is unlikely considering that...

Mother is in custody of the U.S. marshalls can bond from county jail but has an ICE hold

Your mother and her attorney should discuss her defense strategy before any action is taken, but there is an excellent chance that she will be...

How do I get Federal Court to correct their reporting on my judgment - 30 days for Contempt? Court is reporting as a Felony.

File a motion to correct the error pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 36. Joshua Sabert Lowther, Esq. NATIONAL FEDERAL DEFENSE...