Will a known Informant be protected in prison

This depends on which prison system he's in, which prison he's in, and even then there is only so much "protective custody" to go around. I can...

If you are already indicted, you need a lawyer ASAP, and not say anything more to anyone except that lawyer. That lawyer will be able to get some...

Can a 'Bivens' type action be brought at the state level?

If State actors violate federal protections, then they can be sued in federal court under Title 42 of the U.S. Code, Section 1983. This is the...

At what point does an internet bank holding your account constitute fraud on their part?

As Mr. Huey notes, there is a civil path as well as a criminal law attempt to take here. It seems that your ultimate goal is just to get your...

Can my son qualify for RDAP?

At 24 months to serve, most RDAP programs will say he doesn't have enough time for the program (many like at least 27 months to serve, to allow...

What law is going into affect regarding how much time a federal prisoner will do?

I first heard this rumor in about 2002. The more you can spread through the grapevine that it's untrue, the easier it gets to contain each time it...

Can i sue a prison on my brothers behalf

Fortunately your brother is alive, so he is the one who must sue (unless there are competency problems after the beating, but that's why you all...

My client is currently held in fed prison and there is a deportation hold on her. How do I start the process

The best start would be hiring an immigration lawyer familiar with removal proceedings. This is a complicated and very particular field of law...

Will my husband do time for violating federal and state parole?

Your husband needs to get a lawyer yesterday. I cannot speak directly to your husband's case, but in my experience elsewhere in the country, I...

Does the Commonwealth of Virginia have jurisdiction over Virginia cities and counties?

I cannot answer about Virginia specifically, but in many to most States, the State Constitution sets forth the information you seek about cities...