I embezzeled money from my employer 7mos ago. They didnt press charges then but can they press charges now?

The federal statute of limitations regarding theft or fraud (not involving a financial institution) requires that a formal prosecution must...

Boyfriend got deported for drug case and was barred he came back and got caught by ice will he do time for being back?

Illegal re-entry is a federal crime, and if convicted, he may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment and then removed again. Immigration issues...

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Was convicted of attempted armed robbery 25 years ago, is it possilbe to get gun rights back in ga?

Be sure that any restoration of your right to possess a firearm in GA qualifies you to possess a firearm (and ammunition) under federal law (18 USC...

Can you still see the discoveries if you cooperate with the Federal DA?

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 16 and 26.2, Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b) and various cases require that certain items of evidence...

Thinking about getting a new federal lawyer

The client should have a very direct discussion with the lawyer about the case and other expectations of representation. If the lawyer recommends a...

If a grand jury indicts your arrested then that judge signs a release order what does that mean?

The Order Setting Conditions of Release states the type (personal recognizance/unsecured/secured) of bond, the amount, and any conditions with...

Georgia's First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-60, et seq.) and the conditional discharge statute (O.C.G.A. Section 16-13-2) are both...

In drug cases, can the defense use how other prior drug cases, similar to their clients, had a lesser sentence?

If the drugs were handed to an undercover agent by your brother, that agent may testify to the transaction without the necessity of the...

I was charge with mis use of a cell phone. It's a federal case. Can I get this removed off my record?

Unfortunately, there is no means by which a federal conviction (felony or misdemeanor) can be removed from your record, other than a successful...

Can an attorney be admitted to the Federal Courts and no state court and lawfully represent clients?

No; it is not possible to be admitted to practice in any federal trial or appellate court (legally) without being admitted to the bar of a state,...