When considering sentencing for a federal crime

Prior to a federal sentencing, the assigned United States Probation Officer will prepare a presentence investigation report. Part of the...

I had a retail theft charged dropped because the victim(store) did not show up for the hearing.

You could be rearrested for the same case but it sounds doubtful that you will be. Wait 30 days from the date of dismissal of your case and then...

4 to 6 mounths

I would need more information about your case to give you a complete answer. But I can answer a couple of things. First, your" co-defendant"...

What could happen?

The short answer is you could be charged but you have a great defense. The statute and caselaw call for the person to have passed all possible...

What could be my sentence? I'm Scared!

Since you have an attorney, he or she is best suited to give the answers you are looking for. If you are not satisfied with your attorney, you...

Fine from TJ Maxx, and now they want me to get fingerprinted??

You will have to discuss this with an attorney because if you have a subpoena, you will have to appear. If you cannot afford an attorney, go the...

Charged with a minor misdemeanor, I would like to represent myself. How do I petition the DA for reduced charges? What follows?

Representing yourself is this type of case is a huge mistake and not advisable under most circumstances. (The fact that you made an admission to a...

Can i legally own a firearm?

I would need to know more about what you pled to. For example, you could have pled to a misdemeanor count of VUFA, which should still allow you to...

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How much prison time?

Unfortunately, there is not enough information to determine his prior record score which is necessary to find out his guideline range. If his...

Defiant Tresspassing

Since you know about the offense, you should call the courthouse and find out the status of the case (i.e. did they issue a bench warrant for you...