If your son cannot afford a lawyer, he can ask the court to appoint one. It sounds like that has already happened. That is how to get a pro bono...

Most federal crimes have a 5 or 10 year statute of limitations from the date of the offense. They can indict any time during that period. Some...

Double jeopardy is being made to stand trial for the same crime twice. It sounds like you have not gone to trial even once, so no, this is not...

If the criminal conduct occurred before probation began, it cannot be relied on as a basis to violate the probation even if the arrest occurred...

The entire state of New Mexico is a single judicial district. The question is what restrictions were placed on you by the judge. Ask your PO to...

If she owes the feds money for restitution, they can take money from any source to pay it, even the money she was to receive in the civil settlement.

No, you cannot subpoena investigative materials on an open case from the files of the FBI.

It is up to the judge whether to impose a term of probation. But if the judge sentences you to 33 months, as the government is recommending, that...

Typically judges will write a decision explaining why she is denying the 2255. You can appeal and ask the Circuit Court to issue the certificate of...

This is not a federal criminal law question. You should consult with a divorce lawyer to review the terms of your divorce agreement.