Does my brother have any legal rights?

He does have rights and should now exercise the right to an attorney BEFORE the indictment to get ahead of this. Get an attorney right now.

What happens if an defendant fails to appeal to the State Supreme Court?

What were the bases for the previous appeals, which may limit collateral review. Have an attorney review the previous appeal before submitting to...

The Defendant would have been given a calendar for this case at arraignment. If not, check PACER for the docket and schedule for this case.

Worried about possible investigation of federal drug conspiracy charges.

This person needs an attorney to review the criminal exposure posed by this conspiracy. All the other worries are academic at this point.

How does a federal prisoner ready for release get a bond hearing moved from one state to another?

If he has an ICE detainer, bond may not be a real issue here. The deportation proceedings might take precedent unless the bond hearing is for...

Do anyone or has anyone filed a case against US Cellular?

There are other providers out there. Switch. You must look at your contract to see if you can sue them or if there is an arbitration clause. ...

Is prison plausible for a distribution of cocaine charge first offense?

If this was a Federal case you would fall under Holder's new memo. (see link).

Probation as judgement

If this is a Federal case, using the USSG, typically no. As mentioned, if there is potential for reductions to drive down the sentencing points,...

Has Attorney General Holder already changed the mandatory minimum on drug offenders?

The 8/12/13 memo is only about charging policy. It does not affect the USSG guidelines nor the mandatory minimums. It reflects considerations of...

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