Do we need a lawyer?

Obviously, having a lawyer is always preferable. At the same time, this is a petty offense and it may be possible to resolve by simply paying a...

I need to know what my Rights are for the following federal search warrant situation:

From what you describe, the police developed information that you had drugs in your room. Based on that information (which you contest), the...

Section 2255 federal court. Can challenege imposition of sentence but not execution of sentence. Whats the difference?

A ten year sentence seems excessive for EPA violations. However, if the guideline range or aggravating circumstances called for a sentence of that...

Can I find a Federal Lawyer for my friend who is custody...?

You can find federal lawyers on this site. If your friend cannot afford a lawyer, a public defender will be appointed by the court to represent him.

I have a fekony conviction when i was 17 can the federal amed career criminal act use that conviction if no weapons was involved

Acts of juvenile delinquency only count under ACCA if the act involved use or carrying of a firearm, knife or destructive device. If you were...

Never heard back from AUSA

The best way to find out what is going on is to have your attorney contact the AUSA. But it is not unusual for the IRS to take a substantial...

Can they search a home or premisses, if all the people who's name is on the warrant is not there?

The search warrant, if supported by probable cause, gives authority to search the premises. The person named on the warrant is a way to identify...

Is there a federal motion that can be filed to have a person do the rest of their sentencing on house arrest.

In the last year, the inmate will be released to a halfway house or home confinement for the last few months of his sentence. That decision will...

Marriage does not guarantee a transfer. A transfer will have to be approved by her federal po and then accepted by the federal probation office in...

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Is it mail fruad to open mail not belonging to you?

It may be mail theft, it would not be fraud which involves using the mails for trickery.