What does it mean?

As the first commenter stated, it means that the person has unfinished business with the federal government. For example, the hold could be for...

Federal prisoners serve 87.2% of their sentences, assuming they earn all of their good time. On a sentence of 30 months, your boyfriend will be...

5k1

A 5K1.1 motion, by itself, does not actually allow the Court to depart below a mandatory minimum. Rather, a separate motion under 18 U.S.C. 3553(e)...

PSR

The BOP bases its designation decisions not on your base offense level. To be sure, matters in your PSR will affect whether you are placed in a...

Is credit card fraud a federal crime ?

It definitely can be. I agree with the second commenter that you should try and resolve this matter with your employer with the hope of avoiding...

Federal Custody points

The original commenter is generally correct about the process, but the Federal Bureau of Prisons has revised its policy, and the Program Statement...

I took a photo in a Federal Building without realizing I had done anything wrong. I was detained & charged w 41 CFR 102-74

Yes, as the other commenters state, you need an attorney to help you resolve this matter.

Federal Court (Character Letter)

I agree with the other commenters that a template letter is a bad idea. Federal sentencing is an individualized process.

Compensation for additional time spent in prison

Congratulations on winning your 2255. Unfortunately, as the other commenter noted, it is unlikely that you would compensated for this. However, you...

My friend is on parole , he was picked up by DEA and now in prison with USM HOLD , what does this mean

It is very fair to assume that this matter is indeed "super serious." Given that the U.S. Marshal's service has placed a hold on him, he could have...