Typically, if someone has plead guilty in federal court, the government is not looking to file additional charges. Many times the sentencing being...

How can someone have a first appearance if they are on life support? How can she get bail? How can we be able to see her?

Sorry to hear about this... The officers have to stay there because she is technically "in custody." She will have an initial appearance when -...

What is the law regarding law enforcement recording a conversation without making one aware? Is this legal?

An attorney can file a motion to suppress the statements if you did not knowingly and voluntarily agree to speak with them. However, law...

If its DUI probation, its highly likely that you are NOT allowed to consume alcohol.

What is the likely outcome with a public offender vs. hiring an attorney

Public defenders are highly qualified but their caseload tends to be overwhelming and they do the best that they can given those constraints. Many...

My fiancé is labeled as a Sexual predator. Is there any way that that label can be dropped down to just a Sexual Offender?

I agree with my colleague. If he is mislabeled, you will need to seek an attorney to review the matter

Does a federal warrant come through Email?

I agree with my colleagues that this doesn't make much sense. The only think that would make sense was that your email account was the subject of a...

Please read the question in the situation box. Its too much to put here. Thank you!

It sounds like both your friend and her mother need counseling. Try suggesting that to them.

Did the cops have probably cause to search my car?

I would need more information to determine if there was probable cause. For example, were you stumbling around or "acting" intoxicated...so...

Is it legal to hold someone pnding trial and block disclosure of his detention? What other options exist? Why would they do this

He will not show up in the BOP locator until when/if he is sentenced. The FOIA/CPRA requests won't help either because the government's deadline...