After you are convicted and sent to prison are there any documents or motions to file to get your sentence reduced?

The Government may file what is known as a Rule 35 Motion for Substantial Assistance for up to one year after sentencing even if a Defendant was...

Whenever you are questioned by the police it's always best to have a criminal defense lawyer present because it may be that you are the actual...

Hi professionals, question? What is the typical conviction of possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, in a federal case?

When someone is indicted by a federal grand jury for Felon in Possession of a Weapon or Firearm, then the Florida Federal District Judge must under...

I have a federal felony drug conviction from over 24 years ago. I am now 58.Am I wasting my time trying to get a pardon?

Clearly federal law should include a system of Pretrial Intervention or Drug Court similar to the one found in state systems such as Tampa Bay,...

After sentencing can I check my emails ? My computer has been turned over to feds. It was an internet crime.I need a number

Because the offense for which you're about to be sentenced was a crime in which a computer was used you would be extremely foolish to use a...

Typically you can travel a reasonable distance as long as you are in compliance with every court ordered restriction. Clearly you would need...

How can I prompt DA be to file a promised 5k1 filing for downward departure for reduction of a 5-year sentence? Been 2 years.

A Federal Judge by law can only give credit for a Defendant' substantial assistance upon the Federal Prosecutor filing a Motion under the 5K...

Does a federal conspiracy indictment have to have the weight listed?

A federal conspiracy case is based on an agreement between two or more co-conspirators to do a crime. When the underlying crime is charged as...

Do you need to come to Florida to turn yourself in on a warrant or can the lawyer handle it?

He must turn himself in because he failed to appear for his pretrial and failed his drug test. Until he turns himself in (or is arrested) the...

Can I find out if a prosecutor's plea deals are consistent with clients who committed the same or greater offenses?

Watch the Judge not the prosecutor. In most Florida Criminal Courtrooms prosecutors are making plea offers which are consistent with what the Judge...