If you are in jail, is it legal for the officers to search your cell and take ONLY your legal paperwork?

In general, prison guards are allowed to conduct searches of cells and inspect a prisoner's belongings. It is unclear from your description whether...

Robbery is a very serious offense, and if you have concerns that you may be charged, you should consult a criminal defense lawyer immediately....

Can I appeal a felony Intimidation of a witness if i was convicted in October of 2007? I was 17 when i was convicted.

Because the conviction is so old, you almost certainly cannot appeal it. But there may be other ways to have it expunged from your record, if that...

It depends whether this person was indicted in state court or in federal court. In federal court, the government generally has 30 days to...

Appeal after pleading guilty.

There are a number of factors at play when you consider an appeal after a guilty plea, and all of them depend on more facts than you've stated...

In an investigation, how serious is it to receive a Civil Investigative Demand? Is it time to get an attorney?

You certainly should retain an attorney -- soon. At this point in the government's investigation, you have no way of knowing whether they are...

Pre-Sentencing Report

In general, judges give PSRs a good deal of consideration. But even if you like the recommendations in the PSR, it is important to remember that...

What happens to foreign tourists arrested in the state?

One additional issue here is that the defendant, if he is a foreigner, has a right to meet with diplomatic officials of his own country pursuant to...

Libel committed in a civil lawsuit

Almost all statements in litigation are privileged from being defamatory. The common rule is reflected in the Restatement (Second) of Torts, which...

This charge is a violation of 18 USC § 1952. It is either a 5-year max offense or a 20-year max offense. You can find the statute here:...