Surviving Pretrial: The Ultimate Survival Guide to Being Busted & Prosecuted by the Feds
By Bilal Khan
(The robust, modern replacement for Larry Fassler's out-of-print 'Busted by the Feds')
When law enforcement knocks on your door, your world turns upside down in an instant. For defendants and their terrified families, the time between arrest and sentencing is a nightmare of confusing legal jargon, unanswered questions, and sheer panic.
Written by Bilal Khan, a man who has survived the grueling federal gauntlet firsthand, this book breaks down the exact steps of the criminal court process—from the moment the handcuffs click into place to the day the judge hands down a sentence.
Inside this comprehensive guide, you will discover how to vet your lawyer, how to fight for bail at a Detention Hearing, how to avoid plea bargain traps, and how to master your PSR (Presentence Investigation Report) to fight for the lowest possible sentence.
The 2255 Motion Handbook: A Post-Conviction Relief Guide for Federal Inmates
By Bilal Khan
With a 98% federal conviction rate, most defendants never stand a chance. But post-conviction relief—through a 2255 motion or 2241 petition—may be your only shot at justice. The 2255 Motion Handbook is the first guide of its kind, designed to walk you through the exact steps needed to file, argue, and fight for your freedom.
Most criminal attorneys don’t fight for you—this book helps you fight for yourself. Many defendants put all their trust in a lawyer, only to find out too late that their future was just another case file. Once you’re inside, you’re on your own—but knowledge is power.
Inside, you’ll find a clear, step-by-step roadmap to filing your 2255 motion the right way, insights into ineffective assistance of counsel claims, and real case examples to avoid procedural defaults.