Many factors go into criminal sentences. There is no way to know if defendants who are lower on the indictment will get less time.

Padilla says a defendant must know there is a risk of deportation. You already knew there was a risk of deportation. It does not sound like you...

Being a felon in possession of a firearm is a federal crime that the feds prosecute. Why they chose to prosecute this one is anyone's guess.

There is no mandatory transfer provision for pregnant girlfriends. So, you do not qualify because no such thing exists. You have to ask your...

Drugs can be jointly possessed by more than one person. The fact the drugs were found in your codefendant's purse does not mean you were not...

The interstate compact has nothing to do with your situation. If you want to move to another state, discuss with your probation officer whether...

If you have already been convicted, the victim is no longer needed. The case will not be dismissed. You will be sentenced as you were expecting....

What will happen is he will lose the opportunity for halfway house time and will instead complete his sentence in prison. When he gets out, he will...

There are rules of evidence that apply to determine what evidence is admissible. Documents are not permitted to be seen by the jury until they are...

You need a lawyer with expertise on federal forfeiture. You may well be able to make a claim to an interest in the property.