Federal inmates, regardless of the state, do 85% of their time. They get 54 days a year off. The new crime reform clarified that a little, but it...

I am not familiar with the particulars of the Speedy Trial Act in Illinois, but I assume it operates the typical way which is that the speedy trial...

Can I still be arrested for a federal probation/ parole violation if I go on the run for the remainder of my parole time?

The way that federal supervised release works is that if you violate (by not reporting), a petition is filed to revoke your release. That causes...

4 pounds of meth has a mandatory min of 5 years in prison. A 5k gets you below the guidelines, but not the mandatory minimum. You need a motion...

Can I file a motion for ineffective assistance right after my sentencing? Do I have to wait until after I self surrender?

First you should determine if there are any issues on appeal. You only have 14 days after sentencing to file a notice of appeal. Typically, you...

Five more days before sentencing this Friday, my PSI was not completed because my lawyer said she would negotiate a better deal?

You need to discuss this with your lawyer because nothing in this question makes sense. The Probation Office does not investigate the facts of the...

What is the minimum charge for smuggling 5 illegal aliens that also includes an organized crime charge?

These are very serious charges. He needs a good federal criminal defense attorney.

It means the original complaint was replaced with an indictment. So the charges are now in the form of an indictment.

My friend is in federal prison and his outdate was 2020. He got caught with meth and the feds picked it up. Will he be charged?

If they have eviden to prove the charges, the feds will charge him. He needs a lawyer right away.

Is it possible to beat a federal charge?

Whether you can,beat the charges depends on the evidence. If they find his DNA or fingerprints, it gets harder. The Feds likely have more than just...