Did the first step act get rid of all drug related minimum mandatory sentences?

The First Step Act did not get rid of mandatory minimums. It did reduce certain mandatory minimums applicable to repeat offenders.

It is very common for judge's law clerks to become lawyers and to appear in cases before the judges they clerked for. If anything, that should help...

Can someone w a felony charge of possesion of a controlled substance own a rifle & or shot gun for hunting purposes?

It is a federal crime for someone who has been convicted of a felony to possess a firearm. So if you were convicted of the felony offense that you...

Can I submit a character letter to a federal judge for a case that is going to trial?

Your letters will not be useful at trial. See if his attorney wants you to testify. Letters can be used at sentencing if he is convicted.

Is Adw where the weapon is not used considered a predicate or federal career offender?

Armed robberies are considered crimes of violence for purposes of the career offender guideline, regardless of whether the gun was actually...

Drug Trafficking

Were you looking for help. If so, you need a lawyer.

Can police take a locked safe from someone’s home without a warrant ?

It depends on the circumstances, which is why you should discuss this with your lawyer. Why were the police in your home if they didn't have a...

Can I purchase a gun if my felony is over 20 yrs old,in Texas?

Under federal law, it is a crime for a felon to possess a firearm, regardless of the age of the conviction. The only exception is if your civil...

Can I use as a leagal defense that police extorted or bribed someone with not or filingdropping charges in exchange for becoming

It is very common, and legal, for the police to offer leniency to a defendant in exchange for information. That is not a defense to the charges...

Husband was sentenced in Texas fed court 1/30/19 & is supposed to be moved to medical unit? About long does it take to move?

His move to a Bureau of Prisons facility will not be announced on Pacer. The BOP will make its own determination of where he should receive...