Inmate has been in federal prison a year and a half on 51 month sentence. felon in possession of gun

A defendant has 14 days after sentencing to file an appeal, so you are about one year and five and a half months late. You are probably also too...

How long does it take to decide on a Federal Habeas 28 USC 2254 ?

As I understand your question, you have a 2254 pending on appeal. I just had a case scheduled for oral argument on appeal next month. The briefs...

Grand jury in southwest Mississippi

A prosecutor can impanel a grand jury at any time. In federal court, there is typically at least one grand jury sitting at all times. The grand...

Are there any USSG amendments and/or recommendations that favor the early termination of supervise release?

This is an argument you can make by motion to the court, but it is not covered by the sentencing guidelines. The first step is to persuade your po,...

Federal indictment while awaiting state trial

This is an excellent question, and for once, the answer is good news. Under 18 U.S.C. 3585(b), a defendant is entitled to credit for any time he...

If it is being done as part of a fraud or identity theft, it is a crime.

Can a felon own a gun in missori

I don't know about Missouri aw, but it violates federal law for a felon to possess a gun. There are minor exceptions if all of your rights have...

If a States Attorney prosecutes 'regular' cases,

Most federal cases are prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys. They work fort the United States Attorney in the District where the crime...

When you enter a guilty pea, the judge can accept it, reject it, or take it under advisement. The last means he wants to review the pre sentence...

You work with your attorney to attack the governments evidence. These are questions you should be asking your lawyer. You also need to understand...