Federal grand jury proceedings are secret and not subject to FOIA. However, you can determine whether there was an indictment through the clerk's...

What to expect at status conference?

You should definitely have an attorney represent you in this matter. As you describe your case, you have two problems both of which will be...

The time that a prosecutor has to provide discovery is determined by the law of court in which the case is pending. In some jursidictions, the...

What can I expect to happen when I turn myself in.

You should consult with an attorney as soon as possible. Given the violent nature of the offense and that you fled the state after indictment, if...

What can be done if you were denied bond reduction because of flight risk?

In federal court, a defendant can always make a motion to be released on bail. In your boyfriend's case, he must establish that there are...

Is it possible (as per US law) to proceed with prosecution against nonUScitizen who is abroad without informing him about that?

Under United States law, an individual, whether a citizen or not, has the right to be present at trial. That is what the constitutional right to...

Can a person be convicted of posession of a firearm if there was no gun found but someone was murdered?

The answer is yes. If the prosecutor can prove that the defendant possessed a firearm or assisted somene else to do so, there may be no need to...

What do I need to file for a hearing to expunge my criminal record? Is this something I can represent myself for?

The answer to this question depends on the nature of the charges and the court in which you were sentenced. If your case was in federal court you...

How long does it usually take the Federal gov to act on a charge if they are going to persue it?

The Speedy Trial Act requires that the government obtain an indictment within 30 days of an arrest unless the Court finds some excludeable delay....

My brother is jail for conspiracy meth I would like to know how long does it take before his court hearing takes place? months?

If your brother was charged in federal court, the Speedy Trial Act requires that the government obtain an indictment within 30 days of an arrest....