Can the US prosecute a crime commited against someone who is in another country?

If the recipient of the threatening letter reports your acquaintance to federal law enforcement agents, and the agents believe that the threats are...

Not more than 25% of the money or appraised value of non-liquidated assets; however, the compensation shall not exceed $250,000.00 in any case. (19...

In a Federal Case if the Defendant has a prior case of wrong doing........

You may mention the case in the Complaint, but it likely is not relevant there; its admission into evidence will be an evidentiary issue. Joshua...

I am being sued by my former employer in Federal Court (Eastern District) and do not have access to legal counsel.

The Eastern District of Virginia requires local counsel to submit all pleadings and to be present at all court proceedings. However, either or...

Convicted of a felony in federal court for video piracy (non violent felony), possible to get gun rights back?

Unfortunately, 18 USC Section 922(g)(9) prohibits your possession of a firearm or ammunition. The only remedy is a presidential pardon or vacating...

It is a federal crime to intentionally steal or obstruct the delivery of mail; however, such is not a crime if done by accident. Of course, whether...

A District Court may not sentence a defendant below the mandatory minimum sentence for these charges without his or her substantial cooperation in...

I was convicted of a felony for a small amount of pot 14 grams 50 years ago, can i buy a gun

If your were convicted, 18 USC Section 922(g) prohibits your possessing a firearm and or ammunition. However, "conviction" is defined under the law...

You may be charged with the offense if the agents have probable cause to believe that you intended to distribute the marijuana; however, such does...

What is the Post-Judgement Interest Rate for Federal Court?

18 USC Section 3612(f)(2)(B) states that the interest on restitution shall be the "rate equal to the weekly average 1-year constant maturity...