Can I retain an attorney to only help get a bond from a federal case?

Unfortunately, no. Federal courts won't allow private attorneys to make limited appearances (for just one aspect of the case rather than the...

How can someone that had charges dismissed by the State be pick by the feds for something he was no charged with in the state?

The federal government may prosecute a person or entity for any alleged crime over which it may exercise jurisdiction, regardless of the existence,...

There will be one motion for downward departure at sentencing pursuant to United States Sentencing Guidelines section 5K1.1, because there will be...

Federal law enforcement agents rarely treat confidential informants who aren't represented by experienced federal criminal defense attorneys...

How long it takes for a ruling on a habeas corpes in Federal court ?

There's no federal statute or rule of procedure that requires a court to decide a habeas corpus action within a certain period of time, and...

What can be used as precendant in federal court?

US Supreme Court cases are binding precedent in every federal and state court. US Court of Appeals cases are binding precedent in the federal and...

After pleading to the state guilty can the federal charge you as well ?

The federal government has the authority to prosecute any alleged crime over which it can exercise jurisdiction, regardless of the disposition of...

What is a federal status conference hearing ?

If the case is in the Southern District of Georgia (your location indicates "Savannah"), the status conference is a meeting among the judge and the...

Can an FBI agent pose as a man of the cloth? Is that a violation of your civil rights?

While an FBI agent's posing as a member of the clergy isn't unconstitutional per se, the Government may not be able to use any statements that you...

There’s no legal means by which any federal conviction can be expunged; nonetheless, at least one federal court has ordered that it be done. You...