Does the Federal Appellate Court perscribe to any one particular definition of "reasonable doubt" as well as a "preponderance"?

Google the federal standard jury instructions for criminal cases and you will find the exact words the judge MUST read to the jury when he tells...

My 17 year old son had 2 charges of drug possession. What can he do to get his criminal record expunged, sealed?

Private companies that sell information, background information, have become a major problem for everyone. If your son finds a mistake in one of...

The level of evidence (proof) at a violation of probation hearing is less than the evidence necessary for a conviction. The level of proof must...

On probation for first misdemeanor DUI and got a careless driving ticket. First problem everything else clean for 5 months.

A probation violation is defined as a “willful and substantial” violation of the terms of your probation, or a “new law arrest”. If you have been...

I have a warrant for my arrest in Colorado for DUI. I left the State and want to sell my home in Colorado.

All warrants, from all states, are entering into the Federal government’s NCIC (National Crime Information Center) computer: this information is...

What happens If I don't have the money to pay off the rest of my DUI & havnt finished the counceling

It is not a violation of probation if you cannot make payments due to financial hardship. You must, however, go before your judge and have the...

Man pressed charges saying that my son held up a gun. my son did not. cop contacting state attorney. son has a license to carry.

At this point in your son's situation it is best to understand how the process works and what steps he should take to resolve this matter without...

I had 2 misdemeanors charges for theft under $300.00 I had mental problems

In Florida the issues of Mental Competency and mental state (insanity) at the time of the act are two separate: one must be addressed before trial:...

Husband being charged for conspiracy to distribute cocaine?

In Federal Court if your husband has "substantially assisted law enforcement" his sentencing score can be reduced by two points by the Judge. ...

What does it mean when your case has lingered over a year?

If your case is one year old your attorney can file a motion to dismiss for lack of prosecution. Here's how it works: If, because the the delay,...