The Rap Sheet

The Rap Sheet is a newsletter for Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel attorneys, published by the Federal Defender's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Last Issue Released

Issue #8 - April 2001

Increase in the Hourly Rate for Panel Lawyers!!!

Increase in Mileage Rate

Introduction to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines

Synopsis of Emergency Guideline Amendments (eff. May 1, 2001)

My Little Red Rules Book, 2001 Edition

Reversible Errors (1995-2000)

Cases of Note - by David Beneman

Training Opportunities

Past Issues

Issue #7 - September 2000

Issue #6 - February 2000

Issue #5 - September 1999

Issue #4 - April 1999

Issue #3 - March 1999

Issue #2 - January 1999

Issue #1 - February 1998

The Office of the Federal Public Defender, Western District of Pennsylvania, operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act of 1964 (as amended), 18 U.S.C. § 3006A (CJA). We provide defense services to individuals who are financially unable to obtain adequate representation in Federal criminal cases, appeals, and habeas corpus matters. A person’s eligibility for defender services is determined by the federal court. Attorneys of this office may not represent individuals without an appointment from the court, nor may they engage in the private practice of law.