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When u take a case to jury trail, if found guilty, do u have to do all Ur time without any possible parole or probation?
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Answered on October 16, 2018
There is no parole in the federal system. If this is a federal law question, then I'm afraid your son will serve about 87 percent of sentence (if...
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If u on the run and caught by feds do u get a bond?and do u get mire time and how much will that person be looking at?
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Answered on October 15, 2018
Without even knowing what the underlying charges are, there is no way to guess what the possible sentence is. After absconding and being a...
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Is lawyer needed for the restoration of rights process?
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Answered on October 15, 2018
As a lawyer, I obviously think a lawyer can always help with legal presentations. Seeking federal pardons are very low success activities, though,...
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Is taking a thumbprint and a dna sample normal for a prisoner during a federal appeal?
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Answered on October 12, 2018
I suspect it is part of the conviction process. DNA is collected from all federal felons, and pending appeal, your fiance will technically remain...
Will my mom have to do the full 5 years?
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Answered on October 12, 2018
If this was straight probation, she is actually exposed to the entire sentence she could have gotten at the original sentencing (the statutory...
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Son got caught w/23lbs meth & 2lbs pot.. Charged him w/trans/etc cntl sub, poss cntl sub for sale,1st offense. What will he get
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Answered on October 12, 2018
DEA means most likely federal prosecution, but Mr. Richman asked the right question -- which court did he go to? Federal charging under 21 US...
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If I took a plea on a criminal charge and then discovered that's a search warrant was false, can I have rescind my plea and be a
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Answered on October 11, 2018
Typically, Fourth Amendment violations are waived by guilty pleas. But if you can consult with an attorney, it is worth it.
If someone is serving 21 month sentence in federal prison, is there a possibility to being released earlier to home confinement?
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Answered on October 11, 2018
Home confinement is limited by statute to no more than 10 percent of sentence. So, on 21 months, only 2.1 months can be on home confinement. ...
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State Court summary shows charges nolle prossed? Can the federal government still pick up those charges on indictment ?
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Answered on October 11, 2018
Yes. The Federals can technically prosecute again even if the State had convicted you, because they are separate "sovereigns" (like Canada and...
Can you file an appeal if you signed a plea agreement and waived your rights?
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Answered on October 11, 2018
You have a set of complex questions, and there is more to answer than there is space here. But I'll use some of this space to warn, BEWARE the...
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