In most jurisdictions, time credit begins to accrue (accumulate) once a person is in custody on that particular charge. Someone may be arrested on...

If 1 charge of 2 in a plea agreement is found to be unconstitutional, does that void the whole plea?

An attorney needs to review your case and your specific plea agreement. Many federal plea agreements specify that the entire plea is void if the...

The government is likely to consider charging attempted possession with the intent to distribute. The attempt is the actions taken to try to obtain...

There are two legal questions here. First, a sentence of concurrent time cannot be changed to consecutive by the prison officials. But, unless...

Is it possible to get feds to release me early?

The very good news is that you have been released to home confinement. The only downside to that great development is that it (1) eliminates the...

This is an extremely serious charge especially if the person died. An attorney will need to carefully examine the evidence which allegedly...

Will I get fed time if convicted and what evidence do they need to convict me?

The crime of conspiracy happens when two or more people agree to commit a crime. Your attorney will be entitled to get discovery - the reports and...

Whether probation is an option depends on the prosecutor and court’s attitude in your area. The best chance for a lenient disposition is some real...

What will happen to people caught committing a crime and were let go with court ordered court dare during COVID19.

The federal prosecutor will have your state conviction record and it may impact how your case is charged or plea bargained. For example, certain...

Health and Safety Code Sec. 11358(c) is a California state law. It is a misdemeanor to cultivate more than 6 marijuana plants. The maximum...