Georgia Businessman Sentenced In International Bribery and Money Laundering Scheme
A Georgia businessman was sentenced yesterday to eight years in prison for his role in a nearly five-year long scheme to bribe Honduran government…
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Should You Pay Restitution Before Sentencing in Federal Court?
If you are facing federal criminal charges and know that restitution will be part of your case, one of the most common questions is:…
Continue ReadingMichigan Pharmacist Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for $4M Health Care Fraud Scheme | United States Department of Justice
Health Care Fraud Scheme — Michigan Pharmacist Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for $4M Health Care Fraud Scheme | United States Justice Department.…
Continue ReadingPharmacist and Brother Sentenced to Prison for $15M Health Care and Wire Fraud Scheme
Brother Sentenced, Health Care, Wire Fraud Scheme Friday — Pharmacist and Brother Sentenced to Prison for $15M Health Care and Wire Fraud Scheme |…
Continue ReadingFederal Prisons in Texas: Facilities, Designation & Inmate Rights
If you or a loved one is dealing with time in a federal prison in Texas, you are not alone. Texas is home to…
Continue ReadingOhio Federal Prison | FCI Elkton Information & Inmate Rights
If you or a loved one is facing time in an Ohio federal prison, you are almost certainly looking at FCI Elkton or its…
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How to Calculate First Step Act Time Credits (Step-by-Step Guide)
How to Calculate First Step Act Time Credits (Step-by-Step Guide) The First Step Act (FSA) allows eligible federal inmates to earn Earned Time Credits…
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Prison “Consultants” Drafting Motions for Money: When “Help” Turns Into the Unauthorized Practice of Law
Important: This article is general information, not legal advice. If you need advice about a specific case, consult a licensed attorney. The New Hustle:…
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Home Confinement Eligibility Date: What It Means and How BOP Calculates It
At a glance: Home confinement is capped by law at the shorter of 10% of the term or 6 months (18 U.S.C. § 3624(c)(2)).…
Continue ReadingAlabama Men Convicted of Sex Trafficking Multiple Women and Girls | United States Department of Justice
Sex Trafficking Multiple Women, Girls — Alabama Men Convicted of Sex Trafficking Multiple Women and Girls | United States Justice Department. He further manipulated…
Continue ReadingFormer General Manager for U.S. Defense Contractor Pleads Guilty to Selling Stolen Trade Secrets to Russian Broker | United States Department of Justice
Defense Contractor Pleads Guilty, Selling Stolen Trade Secrets, Russian Broker Wednesday — Former General Manager for U.S. Defense Contractor Pleads Guilty to Selling Stolen…
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DOJ Misses Deadline to Appeal Third Circuit’s Range Decision: What It Means for Nonviolent Felons and the Second Amendment
The U.S. Department of Justice quietly allowed the deadline to expire to seek Supreme Court review of the landmark Third Circuit en banc decision…
Continue ReadingOhio Man Faces Federal Charges for Shooting Deputy U.S. Marshal in Barricade Incident | United States Department of Justice
Faces Federal Charges, Shooting Deputy, Barricade Incident Thursday — Ohio Man Faces Federal Charges for Shooting Deputy U.S. Marshal in Barricade Incident | United…
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Clemency vs. Pardon: What’s the Difference?
Relief & Remedies • Federal & State “Clemency” is the umbrella. A “pardon” is one form of clemency. This guide explains the types (pardon,…
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How Is Todd Chrisley Affecting Change at the Bureau of Prisons?
High-profile prisoners sometimes shine a spotlight on federal prison conditions, time-credit errors, and oversight gaps. Here’s what public attention can do, what it can’t,…
Continue ReadingNew Hampshire Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Federal Prison for 2024 Robbery Spree
Burlington, Vermont – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont stated that on September 30, 2025, Christopher Boisvert of Swanzey, New…
Continue ReadingPair Sentenced for Attempted Armed Kidnapping and Robbery of Apartment Property Manager
Jervonz Williams was sentenced to 225 months in prison and Emma Cunningham received a 112-month sentence. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Continue ReadingKansas City Woman Sentenced to 11 Years for Covid-19 Fraud and Identity Theft
Briauna Adams, 29, Kansas City, Mo., woman sentenced to 11 years imprisonment for her leadership role in two cases that resulted in more than…
Continue ReadingIndictment Charges Hartford Man on Federal Supervised Release with Illegally Possessing Loaded Firearm
A federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging KEVIN BARCO, 41, of Hartford, with unlawful possession of a firearm and…
Continue ReadingUnlawful Possession of a Glock Pistol Nets Convicted Felon 14-Month Prison Sentence
Davon Sargent, 30, a previously convicted felon residing in the District of Columbia, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 14 months in prison…
Continue ReadingCape Girardeau Men Sentenced for Stealing from Gun Store
Danaje Webster was sentenced to 40 months in prison and his co-defendant, Dayvion Parker, was sentenced in March to 70 months in prison. Source:…
Continue ReadingChinese national charged in international drug trafficking conspiracy
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A Chinese national illegally residing in the U.S. was charged by criminal complaint yesterday with participating in an international drug trafficking…
Continue ReadingArmed Robbery of Southeast Liquor Store Nets DC Man Seven Years in Prison
Robert Jameson, 60, of the District, was sentenced today in D.C. Superior Court, to seven years in prison for the armed robbery of a…
Continue ReadingRockford Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Firearms Offenses
ANGEL BARRERA-ESTEVES illegally obtained firearms from his mother, who was also convicted in the case. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Continue ReadingPeruvian National Sentenced to More than Six Years in Prison in Transnational Scheme to Defraud Spanish-Speaking US Consumers
A Peruvian national was sentenced yesterday to 80 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $3,000,000 in restitution for his participation in…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey Man Sentenced for Failing to Stop for Inspection at Calais International Port of Entry
Jason Brenner, 53, was found with a loaded firearm, two loaded magazines, and wearing body armor. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Continue ReadingLittle Rock Man Found Guilty of Conspiracy to Possess Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute and Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking
A Little Rock man was convicted by a federal jury on conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with intent to distribute, being a felon in possession…
Continue ReadingFormer State Lawmaker Pleads Guilty to Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
COLUMBIA, S.C. —Robert John May, III, 38, of West Columbia, has pleaded guilty to five counts of distributing child sexual abuse material.* Source: U.S. Department…
Continue ReadingSpanish Man Sentenced for Illegally Reentering the US After a Prior Removal
Jose Hidalgo-Torres, 20, was found in Calais, Maine. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Continue ReadingTacoma man sentenced to long prison term for producing images of child sexual abuse
Tacoma – A 29-year-old Tacoma resident was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to 15 years in prison for production of images…
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