If your brother isn't comfortable with his current attorney, he (or his family if he's detained) should interview several experienced federal...

Can a state case turn federal after a deal was taken already?

The federal government can prosecute any conduct that it can establish by a preponderance of the evidence constitutes a federal crime. However, the...

All federal inmates serving sentences of imprisonment of more than 12 months but not life are eligible for a 15% sentence reduction for “good...

Federal Sentencing Guidelines

The 15-year window to consider prior convictions is measured from the defendant's release from imprisonment on those convictions, not the date on...

What is the law in Louisiana as to attorneys having to notify their clients of any plea offers by the DA in a federal case?

The law everywhere in the United States is that an attorney must present every plea offer to his or her client *and* effectively advise the client...

How much time on a 61/2 yr fed sentience will my husband d do he has done did 21/2 yrs?

A federal inmate serving a sentence of 78 months will serve 85% of the total sentence, less up to 12 months in community confinement (a combination...

How to resolve conflicting federal laws ?

The law of the circuit in which the case is pending controls; however, a defendant may argue that the court in which the case is pending should...

My husband was sentenced to 6 1/2 years fed prison for meth he has already done did 21/2 yr how much lo get will he d?

All federal inmates servicing sentences of more than one year but not life are eligible for "good conduct credit" of 54 days per year, or %15 of...

I have a detainer pending Federal warrant I would like to know how soon will the Feds serve the warrant?

The time in which the US Marshals Service will execute the warrant depends on your current custody status. If you are not in state or federal...

Can I be convicted for receiving a "Notice of Seizure" from the U.S Customs and Border Protection?

Although your losing the car implies that someone else could have placed any alleged contraband in the car, you need an experienced federal...