Is there any chance of expungement of a federal felony?

Unfortunately federal felony convictions cannot be expunged. Under rare circumstances they can be pardoned or sealed. But this extremely unusual...

You should speak to an attorney right away about how to handle this. You have constitutional rights even before a grand jury. While you may have to...

In federal court the clock starts ticking after the defendant is arraigned on the complaint, not upon filing if the complaint. The government must...

What is federal jurisdiction?

Federal jurisdiction is a complicated issue, so maybe you could be more specific? In civil and criminal cases, there are different reasons why the...

What is the probability of the feds not choosing to prosecute you?

And, to add to my colleagues' responses, even with a lot more information, you're asking someone to look into a crystal ball. The best thing to do...

FEDERAL JUDGES CAN YOU...

Do not email a judge directly. You cannot communicate "ex parte" with a judge (without the presence of the opposing party) except under very...

I agree with Mr. Solis that this could play a part in determining your sentence based on background and characteristics. A lot depends on the judge...

I have a federal drug conspiracy case and I wanted to know if I was in for 6 months of a 6 year investigation. Can I be charged.

Federal conspiracy laws permit the government to hold you responsible for a lot more than just your own conduct in a conspiracy. Generally the rule...

What is the united states sentencing guidelines on drug trafficking

The guidelines are complicated. They depend on several factors including the defendant's prior convictions and the type and quantity of the drug,...

What are the steps to get off federal probation early?

Contact the federal Defender's office in your district. Some federal defender offices will assist people with early termination of supervised...