I've seen drug conspiracy charges (federal, as I assume you are talking about) dropped in my cases to a phone count where there was a material...

College freshman/Son wrongfully charged for Armed Robbery spent 1 yr in jail!

You can sue.--under 42 U.S.C. section 1983, the statute permitting the filing of lawsuits in federal court against state and local officials for...

How likely will I be convicted of a felony when I was in the backseat of a car and the passenger threw drugs in my lap?

You are very worried with very good reason. I hope you have a lawyer already. If you do, then you need to be discussing this with that lawyer and...

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iI agree with the others here. Based on your description, I think you do have a fair chance of getting at least a reduction. But that is only via...

How can I protect my son when he goes to Federal Prison? In order to lower his sentence, he will need to give info on others.

There are things that can be done to protect someone who cooperates with the Government, whether or not they will be done in your son's situation. ...

My husband left the home during the night. He has filed for a devoice, and I was Summons. How do I find a good attorney to help.

As Mr. Ashman says, search in AVVO for a divorce lawyer near you. Any should be glad to talk with you initially for free. Choose one you like and...

Does the First Time Offenders Act in Georgia apply only to state cases? Does a Federal offense qualify?

No, the GA. act only applies in GA state courts, not federal. While there is not an identical provision in the federal sentencing laws, hopefully...

My son plead to a 924c charge in GA and he is a first time offender. Can the Judge sentence him to less than the 10 yr minimum?

Yes, in any guilty plea, and especially in any guilty plea pursuant to an agreement with the government, the defendant surrenders many rights he...

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My son was charged with marijuana under an ounce, DUI, and Consumption of alcohol. He is 17 and it is his first offense.

I too should hope that he will be "fine",as you understandably hope for, but as the others say, that depends on what the underlying circumstances...

I am male, 18 years old in Athens, GA. I was caught smoking marijuana in my dorm room last night when three cops knocked on my r

Yes, do contact a criminal defense lawyer immediately. Georgia law can be insanely harsh for pot possession. It may be that something substantial...