While the accusation that you describe likely would be sufficient for the Government to obtain an indictment—the standard is probable cause and...

Can the feds charge me because they want someone else?

You should retain an experienced federal criminal defense attorney who can communicate with the federal prosecutor to assess the strength of the...

A downward departure is the court's imposing a sentence less than the advisory sentencing guidelines range based on a reason stated in those...

How do I know if the feds are looking for me

The best course of action is for you to retain an experienced federal criminal defense attorney who can assess the matter, possibly conduct a...

Can a defendant raise deception issue in Rule 29 to reverse a conviction in Federal Criminal jury trial?

The issue that you describe is best raised in a motion for new trial pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 33 rather than a motion for...

The U.S. Marshal's office is trying to serve my a summons and I have absolutely no idea why. What should I do?

The summons is a document that directs you to appear in court to answer federal criminal charges, and is the alternative to your arrest on those...

How do judges determine the sentence of a federal revocation?

That determination is made based on the factors in 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a); they're too numerous to list here, but you can find that statute online and...

The federal government has no time limit in which to prosecute this crime, which is considered "sexual exploitation of a child" under federal law. ...

How long does the federal government have to indict you if you have been arrested and out and pre-trial home detention?

The relevant statute of limitations requires the Government to initiate a formal prosecution against you (that is, obtain an indictment from a...

Can they charge someone with a gun charge if no evidence after he already got psr back and plead out to 20 cap

If the Government can prove that the defendant actually possessed a firearm, actually (on the person) or constructively (not on person but with...