How long does it takes for a habeas corpus to be process on a federal prison inmate?

Attorneys are not permitted to solicit business on this website, but I have handled many 2255's (federal habeas corpus proceedings under 28 U.S.C....

Is any of this legal?

Mr. Brosnan is quite right. If they were execution a valid search warrant - then what they did is legal. There are potential arguments that they...

Can a supervisor search a police officers work computer without a warrant

The answer is probably yes for two reasons. The first is the so-called "work place" exception to the 4th Amendment exclusionary Rule and the second...

When the police tell you that you are either going to turn state evidence against somebody or they will charge you?

What you can do is hire a lawyer to stand up for your rights and deal with the state. You cannot do that on your own - it is just beyond your...

Is there anyway to know if someone online is an undercover law enforcement officer?

For all intents and purposes, no - they can pretend to be anyone and do almost anything. You sound like you are treading on dangerous ground.You...

If a criminal defendant files a motion claiming ineffective assistance of appellate counsel, does he need to cite case law

Yes - you need to cite cases that support the particular position that you want to present in the motion.

Typically a nolo contendere ("no contest") plea is considered a conviction. While you do not admit the allegations, you do not contest the fact...

You need someone from your local area who practices in the local criminal courts and is well versed in New Jersey criminal procedure. There are...

If a large amount of drugs coming through the mail is intercepted by the postal inspector who has jurisdiction state or Feds?

Actually either and both. If it was the Postal Inspectors who made the seizure it will likely be federal, but often even federal seizures made by...

Is it illegal to have sexual intercourse with a guy who is 19 when I'm 17?

The age of consent in Georgia is 16 - the only way he could be charged with non-statutory rape is if you did not consent to the sexual act - either...