Can defendant ask the Judge to change a prison sentence to a sentence in a drug treatment facility instead?

Although you have listed this under Federal Crime, it appears that this is a state crime issue. Typically, the judge makes the decision about the...

First, the statute you cite, 18 U.S.C. 242 is the criminal statute that applies to one who intentionally deprives another of their civil rights....

I'm looking attorney help me with civil suite Prison case

You need to find a civil rights lawyer. You should contact some lawyers in your area and ask for a free consultation.

Whats the difference in getting sentenced a 5yrs +2 than a 5 to 10 how much time will I be required to serve on 5 + 2 in

You have listed this under Federal crime but you are describing a state court sentencing scheme. You need to consult with a MI attorney to...

In 1979 I was convicted in federal court for possession of marijuana, I was sentenced to ten years with life special parole.

When you were released after 40 months, you were on parole for the remaining 80 months of your 120 month sentence. Once that ended, you were then...

I see no possibility that you would be prosecuted for reading someone else's open mail. Perhaps you should be rethinking your relationship with...

What can I do if my Plea agreement was Breached by prosecution and I have already been sentenced?

It is hard to say without knowing the details. First, many plea agreements in federal court contain an agreement between the defense and the...

Who is allowed to speak at sentencing? Is it possible that during sentencing a judge would wait to make an actual sentence?

After the defendant is convicted, either at trial or by guilty plea, a presentence report is prepared that provides information about the offense...

If a home invasion occurs, and a person is a non-violent ex convict, and uses a firearm to defend family. Would they be charged?

Possession of a firearm by a felon, even a non-violent one, is a federal crime. It is likely you would be charged with being a felon in possession...

Is a sworn affidavit invalid in my state if the affiant exclusively certified "under penalty of perjury" for another state?

I assume that the affidavit was signed in the State of Cal. and so the certification referenced those laws. I don't see that those words would...