If my son was charged as a career criminal and the minimum is 15 yrs to life could they drop the charge to a lower level?

The 15-year mandatory minimum pursuant to the Armed Career Criminal statute (18 U.S.C. § 924(e)) isn't negotiable between the parties, other than...

Hello, someone in the family got caught with 20kilos of meth crossing the border and is currently In federal prison.

The statutory penalty range for a federal crime involving 20 kilograms of methamphetamine is a term of imprisonment of not less than 10 years nor...

Has one seen someone get probation for 21 USC §841.

Many defendants across the nation have received a non-custodial sentence for a drug conviction involving 500 grams or more of cocaine if they...

A violation of supervised release is considered simply a violation of an existing sentence, and not a new charge (felony or misdemeanor). Of...

Only detention my arrest 6 de august and i was releasd 8 august ?

All arrests that result in a person's being fingerprinted will appear on the FBI's criminal history database, unless it's a state arrest that's...

All federal inmates serving sentences of more than 12 months are eligible for a 15% reduction for exemplary behavior while in custody, commonly...

Will it affect my sentence?

The fact that a potential co-defendant has (or hasn't) been arrested has no effect on your case; there's no legal requirement that he or she be...

Can a criminal informant receive a indictment in a federal drug case?

Yes. Federal prosecutors in certain jurisdictions prefer include an informants in the indictment to avoid the logistical hassle of having to...

Can a error in the date of a federal indictment be grounds for dismissal?

Although the error that you describe may be a sufficient reason for the court to dismiss the indictment, such error will only cause a dismissal...

My federal probation officer is violating me for my wife picking up my prescription

That seems extreme under any circumstances, but the probation officer’s ability to successful violate you will depend on the specific terms of your...