In a federal criminal case is it normal to schedule sentencing for 4 months or more in the future?

Sounds about right, need time for presentense report to be prepared.

Why would a past felon get 15 years for gun possession (in home) and a murderer kills someone and only gets 5 years?

15 years? That's too much time for state court...sounds like an Armed Career Criminal Act sentence. He must have had prior drug or violent crime...

What happens next if I was accused of shoplifting at walmart but was let go with a citation?

You already have been arrested but released on a misdemeanor citation. You are facing up to a year in jail. Wal-Mart prosecutes all its cases. You...

If my brother was charged with conspiracy to distribute 280gr of cocaine base dnt they need proof that hes responsible 4 280gr?

In a conspiracy, you are responsible for what everyone else did (to a degree). That is what makes conspiracy cases so dangerous. you can also be...

How can a person be charged with shooting a firearm if no one saw them. Was only hear say?

It would be difficult. You can be charged for felony that didn't occurs in someone's presence. plus I would be supprised if your neighbors dont...

TN - Daughter in law left son, returned 2 d later stole car, entering home and taking things. Police refusing to take report.

The police are correct. He needs to change locks and hire a family lawyer to sue for custody. Probably need PI too.

If I get a citation for 1/4 oz of pot,but was actually busted with an ounce and a half,can they add the rest to my charge later?

Congrats. You have just admitted to committing a felony. You will likely be arrested again and charged with the greater offense. You need to...

Can I have roommates without my wife's permission since she moved over 3 months ago?

Yes you can rent it out, but you may owe her some of the proceeds unless she isn't paying mort, taxes or insurance.

He's looking at doing a year in jail on the DUI (he owes the court 11 months, 27 day)and up to anotheryear on the prostitution. He committed a...

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Usually this means someone is currently in state custody and the federal gov has a warrant or indictment out for the individual. He will be taken...