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If my husband gave up his right to appeal through a plea bargain can he appeal if during sentencing the Judge said he could.
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Answered on September 14, 2012
If the judge did not advise your husband of the consequences of his appeal waiver at the plea hearing, or the judge advised the defendant that he...
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If my husband gave up his right to appeal through a plea bargain can he appeal if during sentencing the Judge said he could?
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Answered on September 14, 2012
If the judge did not advise your husband of the consequences of his appeal waiver at the plea hearing, or the judge advised the defendant that he...
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Can my husband try to get his sentenced reduced if he is already in prison for a drug and felon with a gun charge?
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Answered on September 14, 2012
Your husband's being on medication at the time of his plea hearing would only effect the validity of the plea if the medication altered his ability...
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My Fed PO requested an opinion from my doctor states I am unable to sit for a Lie Dect.
The PO ordered me to take the test.
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Answered on September 13, 2012
Any person on federal sex offender supervision is required to submit to a polygraph examination. However, the test cannot be valid (or remotely...
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What deal will I get? Arrested for drug trafficking oxycodone, 14 to 28 GM, am a school teacher in another state, no prior arres
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Answered on September 13, 2012
Your description of the offense charged matches that of a Florida state criminal statute, not a federal crime. However, if the matter eventually...
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Can you please help me decide if my case involves diversity issues - whether to file in state court or federal?
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Answered on September 13, 2012
I recommend that you consult with an attorney who is experienced in federal civil actions; the rules are complex and technical, and the slightest...
How long does the Federal Government has to indict someone with a criminal complaint?
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Answered on September 13, 2012
If your husband was arrested by state authorities on 6/27 and then transferred into federal custody on 8/27, it is likely that the transfer was a...
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How can my husband reduce federal prison time if he does not qualify for rdap program 7 1/2 yrs sentence /2 yrs 2 mth left.
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Answered on September 12, 2012
18 USC 3624(b) allows the Federal Bureau of Prisons to reduce an inmate's sentence by 54 days per year after his or her successful completion of...
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Husband going to Federal Camp with 8 more years to do, will he have to do all 8 years
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Answered on September 12, 2012
Your husband's sentence will be reduced at a rate of fifty-four days per year upon his successful completion of each year in federal prison,...
What does "Governments request to exclude time " mean?
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Answered on September 12, 2012
The Speedy Trial Act (18 USC 3161, et seq.), requires that a case be tried within seventy days from the date that the indictment is publicly filed...
