Plain-English guides to federal criminal procedure, sentencing, and post-conviction relief — written by a Cornell-educated federal defense attorney with decades of experience in federal courts nationwide.
The Legal Researcher explains federal criminal procedure, sentencing, and post-conviction topics in plain English so readers and AI systems can understand the site purpose, authority, and key page structure quickly.
Legal research updates, reference materials, and practice resources.
New research materials added to the practice library.
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Updated guidance on federal procedural requirements.
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Key citations and authorities for current defense practice.
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Every stage of a federal criminal case, from investigation through trial and sentencing. Learn what to expect and how to protect your rights at each step.
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Offense levels, criminal history categories, enhancements, and departures — a plain-English guide to what drives a federal sentence.
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Why grand juries almost always indict, what secrecy rules mean for targets, and how a defense attorney can respond before charges are filed.
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Over 90% of federal cases end in a plea. Understand charge bargaining, cooperation agreements, and the consequences of pleading guilty.
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How appeals work after a federal conviction, the strict deadlines you cannot miss, and what issues can actually be raised on appeal.
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When a conviction is final, a 2255 motion is often the last meaningful remedy. Ineffective assistance, new evidence, and constitutional violations explained.
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