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What can I do about the DA being difficult in Guilford county and is it too late to hire another lawyer?

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Is It possible to use the Padilla v. Kentucky case to get fiancée out of detention center? if so how?

There is no bond issue if there is an ICE or other agency detainer placed upon him. The length of residency does not matter when drugs are...

Filing civil suit in federal v. state court...

Sure it is. As mentioned, if you pass the diversity jurisdiction hurdle you can go to Federal court. But, ask a reliable attorney which would...

Can Homeland security still decide to make my husband stay in Mexico if he files a motion to vacate his felony sentence.

He could file the motion to vacate as a motion to reconsider or file the appeal to the Circuit court, but as mentioned above it may be futile. Why...

Can the state (MD) either offer a plea deal or threaten to turn your case over to the Feds? Will Feds take the case?

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How much time will my husband have to do on a 58 month fedral sentences

If he has good conduct, he will serve roughly 50 months unless RDAP applies which can drop it down to 38 months. Check with his Federal attorney...

If there was a Federal indictment issued, so was an arrest warrant. It would look good for his pretrial release if he met with his Federal...