An indvidual is currently being detained by feds for the investigation of a missing person. How long can they detain?

A person arrested must be brought to court "without unnecessary delay" and may not be held for more than 10 days without a probable cause hearing...

I AM ON FEDERAL PROBATION.I GOT ARRESTED ON SEPT 1 FOR A NEW STATE CHARGE.THE DAY AFTER MY ARREST MY HUSBAND INFORMED MY

Don't rely on wishful thinking. I know of cases in which the violation of probation was filed n the last month of probation. As long as the VOP is...

I was called by someone today saying they are with DEA and they have intercepted a package of prescription pills

You should consult with a qualified criminal defense attorney. If your attorney practices criminal law, you should be able to reach him or her. ...

I am on a federal bond and I got a DUI PLEASE HELP

You should consult with your attorney on the federal case as soon as possible. As helpful as the answers you receive here may be, we as attorneys...

I GOT A FEDERAL CHARGE IN 2001.I WENT TO PRISON FOR 5 YRS AND HAD 5YRS PROBATION.IN SEPT 2010 I WAS ARRESTED ON A STATE CHARG.

A person on federal probation should notify his or her probation officer when arrested on state charges. Ideally, the same attorney should...

How can i get my husband out of fed. prison

Unfortunately, since Congress abolished federal parole more than 25 years ago, the only way to reduce a sentence would be to obtain clemency from...

A person on federal probation who is arrested on state charges should make sure that his or her probation learns about the arrest as soon as...

Can you still get in trouble with the feds 2 years later?

Yes. Federal law permits the government to charge someone with a crime even if the person has already been charged and sentenced by state and local...

I have a bench warrant for driving with a suspended license, no insurance do i need to fix the problem before i turn myself in

While it would be better to have insurance before you surrender, you should not wait until you can afford it. If a warrant is outstanding, you may...

If a girl is raped, but she says she enjoyed the act, is it still rape?

Yes. Rape is defined as sexual intercourse with another person without that person's consent. THESE COMMENTS ARE NOT LEGAL ADVICE. They are...