I was sentenced (10/15/12) for CSAEA violation which occurred 10/11/11. Case very similar to McFadden

The one year limitation of filing a federal habeas corpus petition will present a very real problem. Under Teague v. Lane, a procedural rule...

Can evidence that was unknown to you be use as new evidence.

The answer is that so-called "newly discovered evidence" can be used to launch a post-conviction attack, but there are some limitations - such as,...

HB was sentenced in state court for sentence to run concurrent w/ Fed sentence, will he receive the 85% state good time in Feds?

Yes, he should receive the good time against his state sentence so long as the sentences have been ordered to run concurrently.

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It depends upon the nature of the background check conducted by the employer. If he does a criminal records check the the warrants will certainly...

Not very nice of him - but what is your question?

Does it make sense to get an appellant attorney after I have already file a motion for rehearing?

I agree with counsel. While I will observe that motions for rehearing are rarely successful, and almost always heard in the papers (meaning no oral...

At 18 and living at home, if I start my own individual phone plan, and pay the monthly bills can my parents take my phone?

As you say "legally" once you turn 18, you can conduct your life as you please and your parents cannot "legally" compel you tp do anything. However...

What will happen to my girlfriend

Well, you question is complicated by the lack od necessary facts. First how old is your girlfriend. If she is at least 18 years of age it is...

Time limit on assault charges?

Technically she could press charges until the statute of limitations for that particular offense ran out. But you say that you "accidentally"...

Can text messages be used in court as evidence?

Of course, a text message is like any document - it is certainly admissible in court. But do you think this one helps you. It says you hit him -...