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Greco Law Office | Dominic Greco
Depending on the prosecutor and judge you can be looking at several years or probation. Also depends on how much they caught you with or how many times they caught you selling. Also it depends on who you were selling to or where.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 10/19/2011
Law Office of Martina Vigil | Martina A. Vigil
It depends on how much methamphetamine was in the defendant's possession at the time. Federal indictments are very serious and transporting or distributing an illicit drug is not taken lightly by the federal government. A clean criminal history will help the defendant's defense but he is probably looking at 16 months in prison.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/12/2011
Edward D. Dowling IV Attorney at Law | Edward D. Dowling IV
i would need much more information such as quantity of drugs, who sold to etc. You definetly need an attorney as drug charges for distribution are serious, especially in the Federal system and the federal sentencing guidelines are complicated.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/12/2011
Gonzalez Law Associates P.C. | Carlos Gonzalez
Federal court and indictments are VERY different from state court in sentencing and in all respects. It will depend greatly on the amount alleged in your possession. You are facing up to ten years, or more in federal prison.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/12/2011
Levine & McHenry LLC | Matthew McHenry
It is impossible to answer this question without knowing more about the case. In the federal system, prison sentences are determined in large part based on the quantity of drugs discovered, and the type of drugs discovered. There are a myriad of other factors that go into a sentencing decision.
Answer Applies to: Oregon
Replied: 10/11/2011
Craig W. Elhart, P.C. | Craig Elhart
The amount of jail time would be within the discretion of the judge at time of sentencing. Since the actual charge is not known and there is no conviction, an estimate cannot be made at this time. It would also depend on the persons past record and many other variables under the federal sentencing guidelines.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 10/11/2011
Law Office of Richard Williams | Richard Williams
There is no way to answer your question. There are many factors that are in play as to what sentence you may receive, such as the quantity of drugs distributed, the nature of the drugs, your past criminal history, and whether you have or expect to cooperate with the prosecutors and arresting officers for a possible reduction in the sentence anticipated for substantial assistance. Rick williams
Answer Applies to: Alabama
Replied: 10/11/2011
Law Offices of Louis M. Leibowitz, LLC | Louis Leibowitz
If you have been indicted in federal court for distribution, you should contact a lawyer immediately. The amount of jail time will be influenced greatly by the sentencing guidelines. The guidelines take into the amount of drugs involved, among other things.
Answer Applies to: Maryland
Replied: 10/12/2011
Reza Athari & Associates, PLLC | Armand Fried
Depends on amount and other aggravating/mitigating factors. There are sentencing guidelines in the federal system that your lawyer should be able to get. If you do to have a lawyer the court can usually appoint one from a panel.
Answer Applies to: Nevada
Replied: 10/11/2011
Law Office of Rankin Johnson IV, LLC | Rankin Johnson IV
Federal sentencing is very, very complex. I have no idea without a lot more information about the charge and your history. Talk to your lawyer. If you don't have one, the court will probably appoint one and you absolutely must have one.
Answer Applies to: Oregon
Replied: 10/11/2011
Dennis Roberts, a P.C. | Dennis Roberts
It depends on how much meth is involved but you are basically in deep trouble. Federal Defenders are excellent. They are probably better than 95% of private lawyers as they are dealing with the fed system daily and most private lawyers rarely get to federal court.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/10/2011
Law Offices of John Carney | John Carney
You have not given me enough information to give you the sentencing range under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. From what you have told me you will be in the lowest Criminal History Category and have about 26 points for distribution of a small amount and that will get you about 24-36 months in prison. That can change depending on the facts of your case. Ask your federal public defender to get a score and advise you as to what the plea agreement numbers are. You should retain a good criminal attorney if you have $10,000-$30,000 for a federal case.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/10/2011
Freeborn Law Offices, P.S. | Steve Freeborn
It depends upon the amounts involved, how long the distribution has been gong on, and who the customers were (kids??). Even on a first offense, if convicted or plead out, I see you doing at least one year.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 10/10/2011
Andersen Law PLLC | Craig Andersen
That would depend on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. You can find them on line. Plan on prison rather than jail. On average, I would guess you are looking at about ten years.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 10/10/2011
bark & karpf | peter bark
It is impossible to tell you based on the information you give. You first have to be found guilty and then it depends on whether you pled guilty or went to trial. It also depends on any cooperation with the government and the judge and jurisdiction you are in.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/10/2011
Law Office of Stephen P. Dempsey | Stephen P. Dempsey
It depends: plea or verdict, what county and judge. If its county then not fed issue.
Answer Applies to: New Jersey
Replied: 10/28/2011
Law Office of Phillip Weiser | Phillip L. Weiser
Federal sentencing guidelines set a range of sentences for convictions that depends upon the person's prior criminal history combined with the specific severity level of the offense of conviction. Those two parameters are necessary in order to determine the range of sentence that could be imposed. You should consult with an attorney who is familiar with the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Answer Applies to: Kansas
Replied: 10/10/2011
Michael Anthony Wing, P.C. | Michael Anthony Wing
There is a wide variance depending on amount alleged. They are typically indicted as conspiracies with large periods of time being included to jack up the minimum amounts involved. The defendant needs counsel, quickly.
Answer Applies to: Alabama
Replied: 10/10/2011
Beaulier Law Office | Maury Beaulier
There are many levels of drug crimes for possession and distribution. The sentence may depend on the severity of the charge and the facts surrounding it.
Answer Applies to: Minnesota
Replied: 10/10/2011
Connell-Savela | Jason Savela
It depends on the criminal history of the person, the amount of meth, amount of cooperation with police, if there were guns involved, and other issues specific to the federal guidelines. But, a good attorney can help make the best arguments.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/10/2011
Goolsby Law Office | Richard Goolsby
We strongly recommend you retain an experienced federal criminal attorney ASAP, because such a charge involving drug distribution is generally treated very seriously under the federal sentencing guidelines. Good luck.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 10/10/2011
Mark Thiessen, Attorney at Law | Mark Thiessen
Depends on how much meth, but federal charges are very serious and you will serve 85% of the sentence.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 10/10/2011
