Charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. 8 years since released from prison on the other charge.

Your question doesn't really make sense. especially If you are asking a question about federal criminal law. I recommend taking it out of federal...

No, it has no impact, but he will be getting out soon.

How long does someone have to file a law suite in a wrongful death case.

Wrongful Death statute in NM is 3 years counted from the date of death. Here is the statute: 41-2-2. Limitation of actions. Every action...

Federal court admissibility of prior conviction

The quick answer is no. The FRE that applies is: Rule 609. Impeachment by Evidence of a Criminal Conviction (a) In General. The following...

What is the minimum on a 10 flat sentence

You indicated it is for a federal crime. If the defendant is facing a ten year statutory minimum sentence, say for example based on the weight and...

If he completes the RDAP 500 hour program he can receive up to 1 year off of his sentence and additionally spend the final 6 months in a halfway...

I started a Federal RICO suit in Michigan. Whose laws prevail, Fed RICO or Michigan RICO?

The simple answer in your "conflict of laws" question is federal procedural law applies and state substantive law applies.

How do you calculate your good time?

The simplest way to determine when he will be released is to look at BOP.gov and use the inmate finder. The release date supplied includes good...

Can a person who plea agreement is 30 to 37 months be sentenced to less than 30 months if the judge see fit.

Generally the District Judge has discretion to sentence outside the guideline range because the guidelines are no longer mandatory, they are...

I resigned from my job, and my boss put a "stop pay" on my payroll check. Is he legally allowed to do this?

If the paycheck included days you didn't work after you resigned, then there is a valid basis for the stop payment. If you worked the days, you...