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What's the best/fastest way to obtain copy Exculpatory Evidence before criminal case is finalized?
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Answered on March 05, 2014
If you filed the motion, you are on your way. Please work through your attorney.
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If I was convicted of a felony by no contest can I still appeal my conviction due to it being federal no state or because I was
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Answered on March 05, 2014
You can always appeal, but you must do this before the deadline.
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Immigration law
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Answered on March 05, 2014
It depends if there is a detainer and whether the BOP has a soft release date on their website. Best bet is to call the BOP location and just ask....
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What is the rule in the Federal Court in Eastern District of Michigan for citation use? Is it Bluebook for Bankruptcy Court?
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Answered on March 05, 2014
Yes, Bluebook. Inline citation is the norm, but I do like footnotes - as the main text is easier to read that way.
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Can a grand juror serve if they know any of the parties personally or by name or are related to an accuser?
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Answered on March 05, 2014
There is no defense or excuse here to absolve the crime, but you may be able to quash the indictment.
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Is there anyway I can get my probation terms changed to allow me to marry my boyfriend who is also on federal probation.
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Answered on March 05, 2014
First work with your probation officer, then hire an attorney to file the motion to alter the probation conditions.
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If a private attorney has already been retained in a Federal Criminal Case can said lawyer be fired and a CJA be used instead?
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Answered on March 05, 2014
Yes, if the defendant is indigent - have him file an affidavit and speak with the Federal defender of that district.
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How much time does the court have to indict after the arrest? Can a person be held on 1 charge while being indicted on another?
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Answered on March 05, 2014
While there may be 4th amendment search issues present, the Feds and the state have the ability to each prosecute separately here. This is where...
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Federal Case Matter versus People of the State
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Answered on March 04, 2014
No - each can prosecute separately for the same criminal transaction(s). Each can proceed on their own schedule.
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I'm sentenced to 1year and 1day at the sentencing the judge said that I'm eligible for alternative sentencing , what that means?
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Answered on March 04, 2014
BOP may designate you based upon your SENTRY score and your guideline range to possibly halfway house or home confinement. Please speak with your...
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