The sentence

In Alabama, Robbery I is a Class A felony, punishable by 10 years to life. However, if a deadly weapon is used during the commission of the...

If someone is serving a life senetence for a robbery that happend 18 years ago with a pellet gun and no one got hurt

It depends on whether the judge that sentenced them retained jurisdiction over the case. The only way to determine this is to review the Court...

Our friend was charged on federal drug conspiracy where absolutely no drugs or monies were found.

His options are to plead guilty or to fight the charges at trial. The fact that there were no drugs or money found helps his case, but that does...

How long if in jail on a felony charge should you be appointed an attorney

In Alabama, inmates must be taken before a judge/magistrate within 72 hours of arrest for a "first appearance." In most counties in Alabama, the...

What will show up on my fingerprinting?

What shows up on any background check largely is determined by what is reported by the jurisdiction in which you were arrested to NCIC and whether...

Can I be charged with Perjury

It is doubtful they would actually charge you with perjury. Were you placed under oath at the time or did you sign any document stating it was...

How long can someone serve for 3 felonies?

He could be facing life in prison if convicted depending on several federal sentencing guideline factors such as the amount of drugs allegedly...

Title 18 USC 3142(e) provides that there is a presumption that no condition of release will reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant or...

Split Sentence??

This means you serve 3 years day for day. Upon release, you are pkaced on probation. If you violate probation you have to serve the remaining 7...

We are both disabled and receive income from Social Security. The judge in Fultondale, AL refused to appoint a lawyer for us.

A judge is required to appoint indigent counsel to a qualified defendant if there is any possibility of incarceration. Therefore, the fact the...