I was charged with DV, met all requirements of deferred sentence, and DV classes. Can I still own a hangun?

Federal law (18 USC Section 922(g)(9)) prohibits the possession of a firearm or ammunition by anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime...

My boyfriend and I are on federal location monitoring for violating probation now probation wont allow us to see each other

Your US Probation Officer cannot informally modify the terms and conditions of your probation or supervised release without your express consent. ...

USSG Section 5K1.1 and 18 USC Section 3553(e)) reward at sentencing substantial cooperation that was provided by the defendant to the Government...

If someone is suspected of being a drug dealer can a large amount of money be taken by the police?

The money may be seized if the law enforcement agents have probable cause to believe that the money represents proceeds of a drug transaction....

Miranda warnings are necessary only if law enforcement agents intend to question a person while he or she is in custody, and to use any admission...

Can a California attorney file a lawsuit in the Federal courts?

Yes; any attorney from any state may practice in any federal court IF (1) the attorney meets the criteria to be admitted to that federal court to...

At what point does an investigation into drug sales, trafficking become a federal issue?

The federal government has jurisdiction to prosecute any drug case that it chooses to prosecute; however, there are no certain criteria that...

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Move the court to suppress the evidence that was seized as a result of the search, and use the digital recording to prove that the affidavit in...

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Embezzlement

Although the "paper trail" may make a factual defense impossible, there may remain a legal defense. If there is a factual defense, an attorney...

If an attorney represents me during pre trial investigation for white collar crime, how much should I expect to pay? California

Attorneys' fees normally are based on the hours that they expect to spend working on the case. I normally charge an hourly rate, billed against an...