Do judges look to apply a law in fraud claim

They sure would in civil court. You have to prove your damages to each claim. Why not get a second opinion from an attorney before you proceed?

Criminal defense

This is best worked out with the inmate's attorney. You really should not post any more about assistance as it may put the inmate at direct peril.

If all members of a grand jury panel did not sign off on an indictment could that be grounds for a retrial?

Just the foreperson, otherwise there is no excuse or defense her against the validity of the indictment found as true bill.

Is it legal to accept money from someone for money owed when you know the

So, you cannot say under oath that the money you received was not from ill-gotten gain? Without the double negative, this money could be taken...

I have a family member that went on social media and said that I committed federal crimes. Have they denied me due process?

No - you must have notice and a hearing to have full due process. An allegation online is not under any authority and may be actionable for libel.

How many judges decide a matter in federal district court?

Uno - One. Then a criminal defendant can then appeal to the circuit court. There is no bond in a Federal criminal appeal other than if you wish...

Can I file a petition to the court myself or do I need an attorney to do it?

You can file yourself. But, it always pays to have an attorney review your petition first.

Since there was an intervening period of time where he was not in custody - there is a real good defense here. He needs an attorney, not a legal...

If someone got a 99 month Federal sentence for drugs what would that sentence be comparable to now with Amendment 782?

Normally, we do not have a definite answer to a change that is not yet occurred or even retroactive. but here we do know that most will get some...

What do I do about this citation or how do I know it wasn't fraud?

Try the county website for the court. Here in NC, we have the AOC website we can look up defendants by name or citation number. Or you can just...