Since the conduct in the state case occurred prior to your federal case it is not consider "new" conduct, and therefore should not effect your...

The mandatory minimum of three years simply means that the sentence imposed could not be less than three years. However, the defendant must serve...

Alien smuggling is a serious federal offense for which most defendants do jail time. However, your clean record will certainly help with your...

This sounds more like a "split" sentence of eight months, in which case it would be four months in prison followed by four months in a residential...

First thing to keep in mind is that you will receive credit for all time spent in custody; however, that time can only be credited to one sentence....

Fines, restitution, and other criminal financial penalties are personal to the defendant. Although he will be required to report all separate and...

Actually, there is a federal CASA program in the Central District of California where you are. There are various criteria to qualify for the...

First, if you have a lawyer, you should always consult with the lawyer first on any issue or question pertaining to your case. As for your...

The likely reason that "probation" is not technically a sentencing option in your case is that you were convicted of a Class A or B felony. Under...

The statute of limitations controls how long the DA has until charges must be filed. In your case, the delay was less than two years, which is...