28 U.S.C. 2255 MOTION

It can be appealed to the circuit court. You have to file a notice of appeal and then once the appeal is docketed, you have to file a motion in the...

It would be very unusual for a judge to give less time than recommended by the defense counsel, but it does happen.

Work with your court appointed lawyer. Just because you are not paying for him does not mean he is a bad lawyer. If you believe you are guilty,...

When a prosecutor responds to an inmates request for judicial release is it legal for them to refer back to previous conviction?

A court will always consider a defendant's prior record before deciding whether he should be released. Yes, that is legal. A first offender is far...

It is a federal crime for a felon to possess a firearm. That is true even if you get a Hazmat endorsement. You will not be notified of this, but it...

Is there a stature for a repayment of Federal Restitution ?

The statute relating to payment of restitution is 18 usc 3664.

My fiance was picked up by fbi on friday the 13th he is having a hearing on Thursday what are the chances if him getting bond

In drug cases there is a rebuttable presumption in favor of detention. He will have to show he is not a risk of flight or a danger to the...

They need a good federal criminal defense attorney. The rest depends on the facts.

Federal Judge doing work after hours?

A judge can do his work whenever he wants to. He is not limited to regular hoursm

Can you get a probation violation if you did something but dobt get served till your off probation ?

If the warrant was issued while you were on probation, they can still violate you.