Can my boyfriend get out early if he was sentenced to 2 1/2 years. 6 months already served. 1 year suppose to be in halfway hous

Depending on your state parole rules, he might be eligible for early release.

Do I need legal representation for a criminal citation?

It sounds like you might be looking at some fines piling up on you. I would recommend that you get an attorney so that at the very least he might...

I live in Argentina and I called the American police (FBI and NYPD) through Talk Free, an Iphone program to call for free to

You say you live in Argentina, are you an American citizen? If you are an Argentinian citizen then there is little chance of them coming after you...

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Person received a life sentence for 2nd degree rape in 1979. Is there any way for him to ask for a reduction in sentence ?

You can always have an attorney file a motion to reduce or modify sentence. A habeas corpus is another possibility for them.

I STAY IN A SMALL TOWN AND ITS 58%WHITE YET BLACK MEN ARE GOING TO JAIL AT A RATE THAT IS VERY HIGH THEY ARE BEEN CHAGED .

You're problem seems to reflect that of national crime statistics. You might want to research whether or not they are being issued bonds that are...

Have I done the right thing? Am I an accessory after the fact?

It will really depend on your knowledge or their crimes and the extent of your involvement with them. I would highly recommend talking to a...

What does keeping something off your record mean?

Generally people are referring to making sure that you have neither an arrest or a conviction history. This is usually accomplished through a not...

Charged with manufacturing meth, pled down to possesion with Intent

Since you already pled the only way to go back and change your plea would be to appeal your case. However, you might be eligible for expungement...

Can a Judge have me detained on bond at my Initial appearance if I show up without an Attorney and ask for a little time to get1

Both could actually happen. He could release you on some form of OR bond or he might just give you more time to get an attorney.

Can a misdemeanor "loitering" (originally charged as burglary , but reduced to loitering) be used as evidence in a RICO case ?

Because of what you actually entered your plea to I'd doubt that they could.