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Why is BF being hold by lacounty mens jail he just finished sentence of 166days wayside. Feds are going to pick them up can they
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Answered on July 05, 2018
While the case may be weak, the Government only has to alleged probable cause that your boyfriend committed a crime to obtain an arrest warrant as...
What do unspecified charges mean?
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Answered on July 05, 2018
He's likely being held in a state or county-run contract facility that doesn't have federal charging codes in its processing system. There's a...
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Is attempt and conspiracy to commit fraud one charge???
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Answered on July 03, 2018
Yes; generally 18 U.S.C. § 1349. – Joshua Sabert Lowther, Esq., Atlanta, GA.
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Can an AUSA revoke a plea deal at sentencing if they don't like the sentence the judge puts out?
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Answered on July 03, 2018
The Government may not rescind a plea agreement based on the judge's imposing a lesser sentence that it believes is appropriate, unless the plea...
Can the feds use evidence from a dismissed case that has been dismissed for illegal search and seizure in state court?
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Answered on July 03, 2018
Yes, but only if the evidence is admissible under federal law (which often provides less protection for defendants than state laws). – Joshua...
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Why was I federally indicted after receiving notice from the State of Georgia that they weren't pursuing charges or indictment?
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Answered on July 03, 2018
The federal government has jurisdiction to prosecute offenses related to the possession of firearms and ammunition if the firearm or ammunition...
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How long does it take the Federal Parole Officer to place you in custody after you have been arrested for a new offence?
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Answered on July 03, 2018
The federal probation officer can't arrest you until a judge signs and arrest warrant, and that time varies among the districts. I recommend that...
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Can you be charged for conspiracy for a crime that has been dropped in district court during motions?
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Answered on July 03, 2018
Yes; the federal government may prosecute a defendant for any action constituting an alleged federal crime regardless of any action that any state...
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My 18 year-olds missed a federal court date today. What will happen it was for a misdemeanor pot charge ?
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Answered on July 02, 2018
It’s likely that the magistrate judge issued a warrant for his or her arrest. You should retain an experienced federal criminal defense attorney to...
Can a person on federal probation live with an ex felon
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Answered on July 02, 2018
Federal law doesn't prohibit a person on federal supervised release or probation not to have contact with a convicted felon, but that law does...