In Federal Court, something around 98% of cases results in conviction. How is that due process?

Most people in federal court plead guilty. Others go to trial but lose because the evidence against them is overwhelming. Some others are...

When will the prison reform act take place and will it be 65 percent instead of 85 percent?

The First Step Act does not change good time to 65%. Various provisions of the statute go into effect at different times.

Question in regards to how the courts presume validity when someone changes their initial statement? Story as follows.

The only thing that matters is the last sentence. You are admitting in a public forum that you possessed the firearm in the past. The passenger may...

How can a pa crime be listed as a federal one? Pa code 3927?

Federal law makes it a crime to possess a firearm if you are a felon. It does not matter if it is a state or federal felony. So if you were...

Fraud is any action done with an intent to defraud, that is, with an intent to trick or deceive someone. If you are taking action with the consent...

If you have two charges against you, the first charge is 18 months in state prison and the second charge is 30 months

Because they are concurrent, he will serve 30 months, not 48.

Why do citizens have to follow law, but judges and attorneys dont?

A decision not to investigate is not illegal.

A police report is not evidence for purposes of a trial. The cop would have to testify about what he saw or heard and be subject to cross examination.

How can my son whose facing a federal conspiracy charge get representation? Dont have the many $ that it will cost, but abt 4gs

He is better off with a federal defender who knows what he is doing than any attorney you can get with the money you have. Federal public defenders...

He will be paroled into ICE custody for deportation.