I owe $13,000 in federal restitution for conspiracy to commit bank fraud? Will they take my income tax?
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Answered on December 27, 2019
The Government may seize any assets that you have, including your tax refund, to satisfy the restitution judgment. – Joshua Sabert Lowther, Esq.,...
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Can you be charged with conspiracy on a single count indictment if the co-conspirator is a cooperating witness?
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Answered on December 24, 2019
A person cannot conspire with an agent of the Government, whether that's a law enforcement agent or cooperating witness. However, if the witness...
Can a quit claim deed be signed by an inmate?
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Answered on December 23, 2019
Many plea agreements require that the defendant not deplete his or her net worth or assets pending sentencing; if the plea agreement contains that...
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I’m on federal probation and I moved from San Diego to Fresno ?
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Answered on December 22, 2019
An attorney can make this request for you directly to the Court. While you can do it yourself, you likely need the assistance of an attorney to...
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What is email threatening charge in Michigan?
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Answered on December 22, 2019
Depending on the meaning of “their info,” you may have committed the federal crimes of blackmail or extortion. You should retain an experienced...
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How long do feds have to charge you for possessionof firearm n possessionof bulk amount of methamphetaminein Indiana?
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Answered on December 21, 2019
The applicable statute of limitations requires that the Government initiate a formal prosecution, that is, obtain an indictment, within 5 years...
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My Fiance was charged with a leadership role in a drug conspiracy
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Answered on December 21, 2019
Although the testimony of a co-conspirator is sufficient to sustain a conviction if the jury believes that testimony, that evidence is less...
After sentencing is there anyway to have an 851 removed? Prior case was more than 5 yrs ago.
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Answered on December 21, 2019
There may be a way to challenge the 851 enhancement if the court improperly applied it, but otherwise, the court that issued the qualifying...
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What are the statute of limitations in federal sex crimes?
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Answered on December 21, 2019
18 U.S.C. § 3299 allows the Government to prosecute federal sex crimes at any time without limitation. – Joshua Sabert Lowther, Esq., Atlanta, GA.
Writing a letter to a judge for early release from federal prison for child’s father
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Answered on December 21, 2019
The “Three Strikes” law doesn’t apply in federal court, although there are similar aggravating sentencing factors; a letter to the Court won’t be...