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Where can I get help to file order to show cause for not showing up to testify as witness in federal court?
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Answered on November 20, 2013
You file your reasons why you were unable to testify with the clerk of that court. You better get an attorney pronto to defend your reasoning.
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Federally sentenced to 27 months in federal prison and sentenced to 1-3 years in New York State running concurrently.
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Answered on November 19, 2013
The Federal court will have an interesting time convincing to accrue the Federal time over to the state. You do need to address the mechanics of...
What does disposition code 14/pending arrest mean in a criminal case?
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Answered on November 19, 2013
That usually manes that the Grand Jury gave a truer bill to the indictment and the arrest warrant was issued. It would be quicker to call the...
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So my husband finally got indicted after sitting in jail for 8 mos on engaged in organized crime or activity what kind of charge
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Answered on November 19, 2013
Possibly RICO, but is unclear from your post. What does his attorney say about it?
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Can I get a sentence for a felony gun charge reduced?
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Answered on November 19, 2013
If you are talking about 18 USC 922, probably not. A felon in possession of a gun is a serious charge and may have a mandatory minimum attached...
Why do federal criminal drug investigations take so long if it's so easy to get a Grand Jury indictment?
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Answered on November 18, 2013
Speculation, but there may be others as part of a collateral investigation that was ongoing and did not want to expose it yet? This is typical...
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If law enforcement had a USPS surveillance video of someone mailing a package containing marijuana, is that enough to convict?
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Answered on November 18, 2013
It depends on many constitutional considerations, but it could surely get past the GJ. The GJ measures probable cause and not the truth.
What stops the clock in the statute of limitations in federal criminal case? Arrested much later than the 5 years, always home.
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Answered on November 18, 2013
If you were indicted before the five years was up, you do not have a statute of limitations defense. Please work with an attorney to get ahead of...
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Can statue of limitations start again
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Answered on November 18, 2013
I would contact the press and my attorney.
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My fiancée is in a federal prison in Minnesota. He was given a release date of August 2013, this was because of his
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Answered on November 17, 2013
You certainly can hire an attorney to investigate this occurrence, but there is little for you to do yourself here.
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