This is a difficult question to answer in a general forum, because the facts are unclear, and there may have been a misunderstanding. Anyone with a...

There truly is no "usual" sentence in federal court, as federal sentencing is incredibly complex, and this is particularly true of mail and wire...

Most attorneys require a written retainer letter to spell out the terms of a retainer agreement, and the agreement will address fees. Ethical...

My son was given a ticket for possession of a small amount of marijuana in Kansas. Is a lawyer needed?

The best advice is definitely to retain an attorney, even when facing a "minor"drug offense. A good attorney will ensure that a client understands...

How much evidence is needed for someone to be convicted of possession with intent to distribute our deliver?

This question presents a number of issues that are far too complex to analyze in this forum, and an individual in this situation simply must...

My husband has been in state custody since 2009 in Maryland he was indicted in aug 2010 with the feds he was sentenced on may 20

The interaction between state and federal sentences is very complex, and is often misunderstood even by attorneys. The federal rules and laws...

My brother was charged with two counts of commerical sex trafficing. iwill the feds pick up the case with the state

Many criminal offenses are punishable under both federal and state laws. Sex trafficking is one such offense, and it is not unusual for a...

Can i own a firearm in Kentucky? If my gun rights were taken in florida?

A person with a conviction for a domestic violence misdemeanor cannot possess a firearm anywhere in the United States. Most convictions are...

Almost all State DMV's have agreed to provide information to one another about driver's license suspensions, so a hold or suspension in one state...

As other attorneys have correctly noted in this forum, there is no "remand" to the grand jury. Defects in an indictment, or in grand jury...

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