Can my son, who is 18, with no previous record go with YO on a FOP 2nd, or possibly plead it down to a misdemeanor?

There are severa options that may be available including youthful offender or a reduction of the charge to a misdemeanor (less likely in Houston...

Possession of drug paraphernalia is not a felony in Alabama. I'm not licensed in TN, but it may be a misdemeanor in TN also, so it is likely you've...

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Filing a motion under the 5K rule

It has to be the prosecutor. Even the judge lacks the power to grant a 5k upon a showing of substantial assistance unless the prosecutor moves for...

Can I be arrested on drug charges in my own home when the police only came in to arrest a houseguest with outstanding warrants?

The answer is "yes" because it actually happened. However it sounds like the evidence here against you is pretty weak. Get a good attorney and...

Is restitution spit evenly between each participant

Restitution among codefendants is usually "joint and several". This means that all codefendants owe full restitution until it is paid. In other...

Can I pay a failure to appear off or will my bf have to sit it out ?

He should appear before a judge within 72 hours of his arrest. However, because he failed to appear on his previous case, his bond was likely...

Can I be arrested for distribution?

They could still charge you with POMI or even possibly UDCS if they have a confidential informant or undercover officer that purchased from you and...

Death threats had a large business deal go wrong and the other person was not returning my funds out of anger and frustration

Hire a criminal attorney immediately. A criminal attorney will be able to analyze the messages you left and compare them to your specific charges...

If a States Attorney prosecutes 'regular' cases,

The United States Attorney for that federal district will usually prosecute the case.

I was indicted on a federal criminal case. Do the sentencing guidelines still apply?

Yes. They are advisory and the judge must consider them, but may grant a departure or variance from the guideline range.