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If drugs were found outside away from the residence and a gun was found inside what can the feds charge u with?
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Answered on January 29, 2021
The Government must prove that the firearm was used or possessed "during and in relation to" a drug trafficking crime. Although the distance...
What does Nolle Prossed for good cause changed to Federally Indicted mean?
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Answered on January 29, 2021
The state court case was dismissed because the matter is now being prosecuted in federal court. Now is the time to retain an experienced federal...
Can a gun case be picked up by the feds even if you are not a felon?
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Answered on January 29, 2021
Federal law provides multiple bases for the prosecutions of firearms offenses other than possession by a convicted felon (such as a person who's...
How long can someone postpone their sentencing in Federal Court? can someone help me figure out what they are thinking here?
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Answered on January 29, 2021
Federal law requires that the Court hold a sentencing "without unnecessary delay;" however, the pandemic has caused lengthier-than-normal delays to...
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I am right about this? My friend is looking to hire a new lawyer for a conspiracy to to commit money laundering accusation.
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Answered on January 29, 2021
The Government may delay the indictment by more than 30 days by agreement of the parties. However, if the defendant didn't consent and grand...
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Can someone be sentenced on a single phone count?
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Answered on January 27, 2021
Yes. The theory of prosecution is conspiracy, that is, a deliberate agreement to commit a drug offense. Therefore, no drugs are necessary if the...
What are the chances that a person could still face federal indictment charges for disaster fraud if crime happened 4 years ago?
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Answered on January 25, 2021
The federal government has a period of five years from the date of the alleged crime to initiate a formal prosecution against you. Although the...
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My house was raided and no arrests were made and the property taken receipt has no “witness” signature can that effect My case?
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Answered on January 25, 2021
The defect on the property receipt likely won't provide any relief under the circumstances; however, you should retain an experienced federal...
Who I contact, if my son got Atf hold because he been stopped by a police, and he haven't been to court yet for the state?
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Answered on January 24, 2021
If your son is in state custody with a federal detainer or "hold," there's an active federal warrant for his arrest. The US Marshals Service will...
I'm trying to find out where my fiance is he had a federal hold from another district and they shipped him yesterday
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Answered on January 23, 2021
The US Marshals service in the your local Wisconsin district (Eastern or Western) may tell you his location, or if the pending case is not under...