Suspended sentences and stays of imposition do not exist in federal court. In some districts, there is pretrial diversion, which is similar, but...

A sex offender is required to take polygraphs to determine if they have committed new sex offenses. So it is for public safety. If you choose not...

Can a U. S. Probation officer keep a married couple apart?

The court can set reasonable conditions of supervised release, including for sex offenders, that they not have contact with underage kids. Your...

Can I work for an arms manufacturer if I have a federal felony conviction from 2006 for filing a false tax return ?

The felony conviction makes it illegal for you to possess firearms. So, if the job requires that you possess firearms for any reason, your job...

The Bureau of Prisons gives credit for time spent in custody that has not been credited against another sentence. If your son is also serving a...

Jeopardy attaches for purposes of double jeopardy when the jury is sworn, during trial, or when the defendant pleads guilty and is sentenced. You...

Whether a judge agrees to sentence him to house arrest does not depend on whether he has a public defender or a private lawyer. It depends on the...

The question is whether you were entrapped. That requires you to show that you would not have bought the drugs if the CI had not pushed you into...

Why attorney for a criminal case that an inmate has not contacted but family hired prepare a power of attorney document ?

If you don't want to give someone power of attorney, don't sign it.

Is there a website/ book where you can look at the punishments for federal crimes?

Most federal crimes are listed in title 18 of the United States Code along with the penalties. It is many volumes.