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The second chance law

EJ's answer | Answered on September 14, 2016

Every inmate qualifies for consideration of pre-release time. That "consideration of" part is very important, because the Federal Bureau of...

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Can people be deposed to speak at sentencing?

EJ's answer | Answered on September 07, 2016

Victims may submit Victim Impact Statements to the U.S. Probation Office. Every court varies on how it handles character submissions on behalf of...

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Can someone sentenced for bank robbery get out early?

EJ's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

If this is a federal court in New Jersey and ex-BIL is in Federal Bureau of Prisons, then he must serve 87 percent of sentence IF he stays out of...

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What can be filed to stop the duty to register and prosecution off such under designation of sexual offender in FL?

EJ's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

You need to consult with a Florida State lawyer about whether ordering you onto the list now violates the Constitution's "ex post facto" clause for...

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Under given scenario, can federal prosecutor re-open the investigation under their own jurisdiction?

EJ's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

Absolutely the Feds can prosecute, whether or not the State chooses to prosecute. Our federalist system makes State and U.S. Governments two...

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Can a federal defendant still object to any issues regarding their PSI, if they didnt plea out, and lost at trial?

EJ's answer | Answered on September 04, 2016

Absolutely you can object to the PSR. Defendants convicted at trial can put as their very first objection reiteration of actual innocence, and the...

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Hello, I tried to pickup a firearm, already paid for, was denied via NICS. Title 18, 922(n).

EJ's answer | Answered on September 04, 2016

18 USC 922(n) makes it "unlawful for any person who is under indictment for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year to...

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Looking to find criminal defense attorney who handles Federal cases. Any recommendations?

EJ's answer | Answered on August 26, 2016

Whomever you choose, don't be afraid to talk to a few lawyers for up to 12 minutes each, and see if you're even enough of a match to pay for that...

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Does what the defendant say really hold any weight?

EJ's answer | Answered on August 23, 2016

Judges rarely know exactly what will happen at and after a sentencing hearing. Those I have been before seem to start a hearing with a range of...

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If I was convicted of a felon, can I go hunting

EJ's answer | Answered on August 22, 2016

If the conviction was for a felony offense, then federal law forbids son-in-law from possessing any firearm or ammunition. There is an exception...

EJ Hurst II's Answers (1533)

The second chance law

Can people be deposed to speak at sentencing?

Can someone sentenced for bank robbery get out early?

What can be filed to stop the duty to register and prosecution off such under designation of sexual offender in FL?

Under given scenario, can federal prosecutor re-open the investigation under their own jurisdiction?

Can a federal defendant still object to any issues regarding their PSI, if they didnt plea out, and lost at trial?

Hello, I tried to pickup a firearm, already paid for, was denied via NICS. Title 18, 922(n).

Looking to find criminal defense attorney who handles Federal cases. Any recommendations?

Does what the defendant say really hold any weight?

If I was convicted of a felon, can I go hunting