Firearm Ownership

Under federal law, anyone who has been convicted of a domestic violence offense is prohibited from firearm possession, pursuant to 18 U.S.C....

So-called "drugged driving" is an important and controversial issue across the country, and it is critical to retain an attorney if you are accused...

Is it embezzlement to take money for someone who died with same last name but not sure i f related?

Below is a link to a website that reports internet scams, and it notes the common con of soliciting money by e-mail based on alleged inheritances...

Other attorneys have provided good advice in this forum. I expect the concern is that a typical requirement of federal supervised release (or...

The smart setencing law was passed in January, 2014 and my boyfreind was sentenced to 14 yrs with the federal prison

As other attorneys in this forum have noted, many are hoping for passage of the Smarter Sentencing Act, but it has not yet passed. However, the...

Can a federal inmate get early release for gravely ill spouse?

This is a good question that may also help others. There are indeed procedures to request early release from a federal prison sentence, based on...

The best advice for anyone facing a DUI charge is to retain an experienced defense attorney to evaluate the specific facts of the case in a...

If my misdemeanor was expunged do I have to report that if I am applying to become an insurance producer?

This is a very common question, and a good one, which is raised in this forum frequently. Below are links to two recent questions in this forum,...

Why second and 3rd offenses are treated with more punishment?

This is a good question that may also interest others. As other attorneys in the forum have noted, an enhanced punishment based on prior...

When a misdemeanor or other offense occurs on federal property, it will be prosecuted before a federal magistrate. Federal codes are quite...