At some point, many federal criminal defendants will find themselves asking, “What is a 2255 motion?” For such a powerful post-conviction tool, it can be surprising how often [...]

Can the government charge a person with wire fraud even where there was no economic loss? The Supreme Court says it can. In its recent decision in Kousisis [...]

For many federal criminal defendants, a 2255 motion to vacate is a last opportunity to challenge their conviction or sentence in federal court. Unfortunately, we hear all too [...]

Colorado Criminal Defense Attorneys Who Insist on Excellence When you’re facing criminal charges in Colorado, your reputation, career, freedom, and family may be on the line. It is [...]

Getting an evidentiary hearing on your 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motion can have a significant impact on the outcome of the proceeding. We have previously discussed how a [...]

Can a Change in Law Reduce My Federal Sentence? A federal compassionate release can reduce an incarcerated defendant’s sentence and possibly even result in that person coming home [...]

Under 'CID'ge: What You Need to Know Before You Respond to a Civil Investigative Demand What is a Civil Investigative Demand? A Civil Investigative Demand (CID) is a [...]

Federal White collar criminal defense When people think of high-flying fancy lawyers like Harvey Specter from Suits, they usually envision a lawyer who swoops in to defend someone [...]

Experienced federal defense lawyers know all too well the so-called “trial penalty” or “trial tax” imposed on federal defendants who exercise their Sixth Amendment right to trial by [...]

At Evergreen Attorneys, we are committed to providing comprehensive information and legal guidance needed to navigate the complexities of the federal reentry process. Contact a federal defense lawyer [...]