The law doesn't limit the number of extensions that a court may grant to either party. – Joshua Sabert Lowther, Esq., Atlanta, GA.

Does a judge have to power to sentence you under career criminal guidelines?

The Government's filing a motion for departure from the sentencing guidelines based on the defendant's having provided substantial assistance in...

The federal government may prosecute any alleged criminal conduct over which it can exercise jurisdiction, regardless of the status of any previous...

How much can the government legally withhold from social security for payment of restitution?

The maximum amount of money that the Government may garnish from your social security income (not SSDI) to collect a restitution judgment is 25%. ...

Is there a law passed today my son aa s law is in federal prison and he calls and said that there was a law passed that may help

No new federal law affecting sentences was passed today; however, the First Step Act of 2018, which became a law on December 21, 2018, has impacted...

How can I find out if I have a federal warrant?

There's no publicly-accessible data base that you can check for the existence of an active federal arrest warrant; however, an experienced federal...

Do indictments go away?

Absent an exceptional circumstance, the indictment and arrest warrant against you remain pending. You should affirmatively address the issue...

Your federal supervision is subject to revocation if the probation officer or the Government files a motion for modification or revocation prior to...

Can I get my case dismissed or dropped down to a misdemeanor?

Your being charged under 21 U.S.C. § 841(b)(1)(C) sets the maximum penalty for the § 841 (distribution) and 846 (conspiracy) counts at 20 years of...

The government doesn't have to prove that a firearm is functional; it needs to prove only that the firearm was, as relevant to this case, "designed...