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What is the Percentage of cooperation reduction reward applied to? The overall sentence or the remaining time in the sentence?
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Answered on November 07, 2016
There is no specific rule. The prosecutor will ask for the reduction he considers to be appropriate. The judge will then decide. The judge may give...
What type of lawyer is needed to assist with a Rule 35.
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Answered on November 07, 2016
You need a criminal defense lawyer with expertise in federal court. The only way to get a Rule 35 is to convince the prosecutor to file the motion....
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How does a federal inmate request for a review of sentence that could be changed due to the new Federal sentencing guidelines
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Answered on November 06, 2016
The guideline you mention has been changed, but it has not been made retroactive. That means the change does not apply to old cases. So there is no...
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Federal Technician Wrongful Termination as well as hostile work environment
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Answered on November 04, 2016
Your question is an employment question, not criminal defense. You should begin consulting with employment lawyers in your area to see if you have...
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Sentencing
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Answered on November 04, 2016
It is up to the judge. In federal court, the judge may permit self-surrender. With crimes of violence and other offenses, however, the judge may...
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Can theft charges be pressed against a person when there is no real evidence
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Answered on November 02, 2016
Deposit slips made by the employee are "real evidence." The prosecutor does not need a video of the employee putting the money in his pocket. The...
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What happens after being sentenced for conspiracy to distribute and possession the conspiracy is dropped is there a reduction
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Answered on November 01, 2016
It is standard in federal court that when, as part of a plea agreement, the government agrees to dismiss some counts in exchange for a guilty plea...
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How can I have a pending indictment from 11 years ago for a crime I was convicted of and served my time for already???
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Answered on November 01, 2016
Hard to say without knowing specifically what offense you were convicted of and what the pending indictment charges. It could be 1) a mistake; 2)...
Can a co defendant write a character reference letter for someone's sentencing if the person writing the letters case is open?
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Answered on October 31, 2016
Yes, you may submit a letter. But before you do so, you should discuss it with your attorney. While trying to help your boyfriend you could make...
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Can a Federal Court order a Local Police Department to investigate a complaint/crime? or it is beyond its jurisdiction?
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Answered on October 31, 2016
Courts cannot order law enforcement, state or federal, to investigate a crime. Courts resolve cases that come before them. Prosecutors and law...
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