The statutory penalty for possession with the intent to distribute 500 grams of methamphetamine is a term of imprisonment of not less than 10 years...

I am 26 I have a felony for Medicare Fraud I am currently on probation for another year. I was recently caught shoplifting?

Medicare Fraud is a federal crime, and if you're on federal supervision, the consequences depend on whether your on probation (if so, the court may...

What is the norm for sentencing for a first time offender caught with 24 lbs of meth and 2 1/2 lbs of heroin, she 5 mo pregnant

The penalty for the quantity of drugs that you describe is a term of imprisonment of not less than 10 years nor more than life, and the sentencing...

When can feds pick a state case up??

Yes; the federal government may prosecute any case over which it can exercise jurisdiction, regardless of the status of any state government...

The Court has no authority to punish a person criminally after his or her sentence has expired. However, the Government may collect a fine or...

HHi my boyfriend got arrested but he has a fedal hold but got busted with drugs and paraphernalia what you think will happen to

There's no way to know that likely outcome of the case without specific facts, which you should discuss with an experienced federal criminal...

Who has the authority to place a Marshal hold , is it a individual agent or does it have to go through a court ordered warrant.

Only a court has the authority to issue an arrest warrant, which will "hold" a defendant in the custody of another agency if the defendant is in...

I have a 2255 filed in Federal Court for very good cause.I was sentenced 6 months ago and filed it in a timely manner.

If the 2255 is particularly compelling, you should move the Court to allow you to remain on release pending its decision on the motion, rather than...

Can the can the feds pick up a felony charge that I haven't been indicted for?

The federal government may prosecute any criminal offense over which it can exercise jurisdiction, regardless of the status of a state prosecution...

Can I be held accountable for a federal lien against my soon to be ex-wife on a property we owned together?

The Government may not enforce a restitution judgment against anyone other than the person convicted of the offense, and his or her estate if...