Is it possible for someone that was sentenced to 24 years get a lawyer and get lesser years

There are different ways to attack a sentence. The first opportunity is through a direct appeal. The second is through a writ. Finally there has...

Do federal courts have a pre-trial diversion program for first time offenders accused of being minor participants in

The Department of Justice has a policy provision for offering pretrial diversion. The policy can be located in the Department of Justice/US...

My husband is in FCI Bastrop for 30 months also had MTR for the state his judgment says 30 mrunning concurrent

The courts have said determining if sentences run concurrent or consecutive is one of the most complicated issues they face. Without looking at the...

What does waiv 1 pg s mean

I would check with the actual judgment if you are trying to figure out the actual sentence.

In a federal court case, what does (court only)***case terminated?

There is not a mechanism to have federal records expunged.

My boyfriend was arrested for a gun charge and has been in the feds for 12 months. He has not been to court yet. Whats to happen

Whether or not he is in custody, I would recommend contacting an attorney in the area with federal experience.

One of my friends was booked on a charge of possession of child pornography on cell phone that his friend was using. Now what?

Agree. Talking your way out of a charge rarely works. Advise your friend to hire an attorney, and probably look for one with experience in the area...

Good time meaning

The maximum you can get off your sentence is 15%. But that is the maximum. If you get in a fight...credit is lost. If you refuse to pursue you GED...

Indictment due to grand jury

An indictment is the official felony charge against someone who has been accused of a crime. It only means the grand jury found there was probable...

If the individual is accepted into the RDAP program and has a sentence greater than 37 months, they can receive no more than 12 months early...