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My boyfriend absconded for 6 mths on inmate status in missouri. Will he do the 6 months even though his 12/12 date is 6/19/2010
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Answered on June 11, 2010
When a prisoner escapes he no longer receives credit for time. If he is subsequently arrested, he will not only have to make up the time he missed,...
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Hi my husband is being in jail for a crime he didn't commit and has a criminal lawyer fighting the charges,he has 2 old misdemea
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Answered on June 10, 2010
I agree with the other comments that you husband needs an immigration attorney ASAP. Be careful about bailing him out on the state charges without...
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I was arrested with 88 kilos of marijuana at the check point leaving Laredo, TX.
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Answered on June 10, 2010
Under the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, the guideline level for 80 kg or more but less than 100 kg is level 24. The guideline range assuming Criminal...
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Hi :-) Is there some way to find out if I have any outstanding warrants?
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Answered on June 10, 2010
I don't believe that those sites would show arrest warrants issued on sealed indictments, Generally, such warrants are not docketed precisely so...
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I vios prob in WI and left country wo permission. now i live in canada and there is a bench warrant. can i fix this wo returning
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Answered on June 09, 2010
You have two problems. First, there is the outstanding warrant but even if you get that cleared you still face the second problem namely the...
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Can a trafficking arrest by the Marshals at age 24 be expunged? Person is now 33.
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Answered on June 07, 2010
Mr. Kaman is right - federal crimes, not matter how old or how minor, cannot be expunged.
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I was charged in a 2008 federal indictment with charges from 2004.However,I was arrested in 2010.Is this proper legal proceeder?
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Answered on June 07, 2010
Under federal law, a case may be indicted within the statute of limitations period which is usually five years. In your case, the government...
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I have a bench warrant for not appearing before judge
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Answered on June 07, 2010
You should definitely contact an attorney who regularly practices in the Court from which the warrant was issues. If as it sounds you may have a...
Can judges rue against mandatory minimums
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Answered on June 07, 2010
Judges cannot sentence a defendant to less than the mandatory minimum prescribed by statute. In other words if the statute says the penalty is at...
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Welfare fraud
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Answered on June 07, 2010
Waiting to get charged to see an attorney would be a mistake. You should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible....