How dose a state case make it to federal courts.

The state and federal courts have different statutory mandates. Much conduct that is a violation of state law is also a violation of federal law. ...

Is there always a prison sentence?

You can get a probation sentence if your sentence falls in zone A or zone B of the table at USSG 5A. USSG 5A at first link below. Statistically,...

Only the government can offer pre-trial diversion. The court cannot, for separation of powers reasons. ...

Is it legal

Hi Brenda. I understand and have faced this situation with clients many times. One needs to have counsel meet probation and get a laundry list of...

When considering sentencing for a federal crime

Misdemeanors certainly count. Shoplifting usually (sentence for less than sixty days) counts as one criminal history point if the sentence was...

Provided you're certain in your reading of the transcript, the judge's statements on record may have been a clerical or other error subject to...

Is it legal

Probation officers frequently get into the physician-patient relationship where narcotics prescriptions are involved and the defendant has some...

Is there a good chance the DA won't prosecute?

You are in a bind here. If you told the police he does not live with you, then you may be open to charging in connection with false statement and...

Possession of Mace with 2-day expired FID card.... Upcoming magistrate hearing question

You appear to have a simple factual question. You cited the applicable statute: ch 140, Sec 129B, subsec (9) A firearm identification card...

It is entirely legal for the defense investigator to call you and perfectly normal. You do not have to answer questions, just like a citizen does...