Can Federal agencies investigate state crime? Can state agencies investigate federal crime?

Mr. Wallace is spot on. Federal and State law are independent of one another. Sometimes they live harmoniously and independent of one another,...

I am facing a felony charge in Florida. I want my attorney to depose one of my co-defendants who is currently in prison.

Your attorney can subpoena anyone anywhere, but when it comes to someone who is a "guest of the State" then specific protocols (which vary both...

Son is in prison in Milton Fl. PD has no record on son who has been in since May. Who does one call to get a Public defender

If he's in a prison then he has almost definitely already been sentenced (in which case he will not have a PD - except perhaps for appellate...

Can my fiancé serve out his federal sentence in a halfway house if the state has a detainer on him?

Every case is different. While federal and state rules sometimes overlap they also sometimes contradict one another and most often times they...

Friend was arrested in TX on a FL warrant, two felonies (2nd, 3rd) dated 10/20/07. Can he play beat the clock?

Unfortunately I cannot interpret Texas Law and am in no position to advise you as to whether your friend can play "beat the clock" or engage in...

The atty missed pretrial conf today. Trial begins in 8 days. What does this mean for defendant???

I don't know the first thing about MO law or procedure but, personally, I would be most uncomfortable with an attorney who doesn't show up for...

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I was arrested on a federal warrant. Money was taken off my person, and placed in custody but not formally seized.

If it was taken by the government under color of law then it was seized. The question is for what purpose was it seized? Does the government...

I pleaed guilty be cause pub def. did not due job.my case is very smiple

Blaming the PD because you are a dumb ass (who cannot structure a proper sentence)? How's about this for an idea: Get a legitimate tax paying...

Where can I locate the statute of limitations?

In Florida the Statute of Limitations governs how long the State has to bring a charge based upon the degree of the crime. Florida Statute 775.15...

Can I loose my license if my plate number was given to the police for a hit and run?

You, being the registered owner, have an obligation to comply with the accident report statute. You do not have to make any statements or...