Is it legal for a Prosecutor to threaten a defendant,that she will make sure defandent does life without parole.

In federal court, prosecutors have tremendous power. It is not uncommon, for example, for a prosecutor to say he will enhance the charges if the...

Accused of downloading 30+ adult films. Have federal lawsuit against me. Plaintiff proof from my IP address. what to do?

Downloading adult films is not a crime unless it is child pornography. You need an attorney and a forensic examination of your computer.

If the case is unsealed, you can request to see the documents from the case which you can find with the name of the defendant or the case number. ...

My friend is getting sentenced this week. The prosecutor wants to proceed under rule 35. What does this mean?

When a defendant provides substantial assistance in the prosecution of another, the prosecutor can file a motion under 5K1.1 of the sentencing...

Dismissal from federal employment due to gross misconduct implications to your retirement

I doubt that you will forfeit any of your retirement benefits that have already vested. Ask your former employer for the number of the office that...

Can I get into trouble if my mother calls the police claiming I stole a gun she gave to me.

It will be your word against hers. The easiest thing to do would be to give it back. For whatever reason, she has changed her mind about giving...

What Motion can my husband file for a sentence reduction

If his sentence was for crack cocaine the Fairness in Sentencing Act could help him. Otherwise, his only avenue for a sentence reduction would be...

Would my boyfriend have to go into state custody after he serve his fed sentence?

If he does his time in federal custody, when he completes his federal sentence he will be transferred to state custody to complete his state...

After prison will i get to choose which district i go too a half way house in?

The feds will not let you choose where you do your halfway house time. Typically, they will put you near to your place of residence, based on...

My brother has been in jail and is facing deportation at the end of his sentence for drug trafficking.

Drug trafficking is an aggravated felony for purposes of deportation. Typically, the feds will conduct the deportation hearing before the...