Could Your Incarcerated Loved One Qualify for a Shorter Sentence under Amendment 821? If you have a friend or family member currently in federal prison, you may have heard about a new amendment that could lower some inmates' sentences. The most impactful changes coming into effect involve how a defendant's criminal history is calculated under Amendment 821. This amendment limits [...]
The Severe Consequences of a Federal Conviction You are probably very concerned about the potential consequences if you have been charged with a federal crime. A federal conviction can result in devastating penalties that can change the entire course of your life. Given how high the stakes are when facing federal charges, it is clear that the consequences can [...]
The "Safety Valve" in Federal Sentencing If you or a loved one are a defendant facing drug charges in Florida that carry harsh mandatory minimum sentences, you may be feeling scared, overwhelmed, and confused about what comes next. If your case gets to a sentencing hearing, will the judge really have to lock you up for years or decades, [...]
Restitution in Federal Criminal Cases What is Restitution in Federal Criminal Cases? In federal criminal cases, restitution is Court-ordered compensation paid by a defendant to their victim for any losses or damages from the crime. The purpose is to make the victim “whole” again by restoring them financially to where they were before the crime occurred. Why [...]
