Federal Public defenders are very experienced because they handle many cases on the other hand they do not have the same amount of time to dedicate...

Federal does not go by points maybe you are talking about levels. Smuggling is found at 8 USC 1324(a) go to http://www.sentencing.us and there you...

Federal case, judgment has been entered. Motion to reduce sentence filed. Judge will pass to a magistrate. Is this common?

Your question is not phrased correctly. A motion to reduce sentence is filed under rule 35 either for arithmetical error within 15 days or for...

This is federal wire fraud because you have to be over 18 internet is an instrumentality of commerce and is federally regulated. It is a crime. Is...

I was in a car accident in may. I just received a letter stating I was fired 2 days after. I have medical notes.

It seems that you have a labor/employment question and you have been discriminated for filing a disability claim. I believe that you may qualify...

Immigration, deportation, and criminal issue

It is true that in this case the attorney for the government would argue for a mandatory detention. However, there is currently case law in which...

I'm pregnant and have been seeking a job

You might have a claim for discrimination. The issue here is wether the reason for not hiring you was pretextual to cover for not hiring you...

Shoplifting, what should I expect?

For this low amount it is a common practice for loss prevention staff not to call the police and have you sign a no trespass stipulation. If you go...

Is it against the law to scrape. (collect metal for money) ? I'm self employed and it help's pay for gas and things.

If your question is whether you can pick scrap from the street, etc. the answer is yes you ca. As long as the metal is abandoned, you do not...

Enployer wants me to sign paperwork after the fact. Claims will not send paycheck until done. Is this legal?

W9 is required of independent contractors as the company that pays you since 2012 have to report 1099 to IRS. There are some companies that...