Can I , as a defendant, file a petition to have the imposition of a 1995 federal fine vacated ?

Contact the Financial Litigation Unit in the US Attorney's Office in the collecting district, and explain your situation to the appropriate person....

Does anyone know from experience if it helps a defendant when the indictment and discovery have 2 different years on them?

This issue should be examined closely by your brother's attorney, of course. However, if the discovery describes overt acts in a conspiracy during...

How do i get a Class B Misdemeanor off of my Federal Record

A presidential pardon or a successful habeas corpus action (28 USC Section 2255) are the only means by which you can obtain relief from a federal...

What to do if I am a fugitive from justice, Harris County, Texas.

Contact our firm and we can find the answers for you. Joshua Sabert Lowther, Esq. NATIONAL FEDERAL DEFENSE...

Can the FBI threaten you?

No one has the right to threaten or intimidate you. However, if you decide to answer those questions, you must do so truthfully, or not at...

After 4years I have been released from Federal probation. I still owe restitution, will it post on my credit report anywhere?

It should not appear on your credit report, because it is not necessary for the Government to file a lien against you or your property; the...

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Can I apply for food stamps in Texas with a federal conviction on my record?

A federal or state drug conviction may cause a person to be ineligible for certain federal benefits for various lengths of time, depending upon the...

Does the defendant go directly back to jail after going to federal court to enter a plea?

After a defendant enters a plea of guilty in federal court, he or she must demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that he or she is not a...

Will his federal time n state time run CC

Under the scenario that you have described, your friend will serve his state sentence first, and when it expires (or he is paroled), the Federal...

What if this is your first violation whats the most time u can get if u had five years probation

1, 2, 3 or 5 years maximum, depending upon the grade of offense on which you were originally convicted. However, the US Sentencing Guidelines...