Does an internet chat with a police posing as a 15 year old punishable the same as committing the act and it is Federal or state

These offenses can be punished at the state or federal level. It sounds like this case is being prosecuted at the state level. As to how much...

Must confidential informants in PA still admit such if you ask them?

You would not be a confidential informant. Your status, assuming that your report the theft, would that of a victim. Victim's are not...

How quick can a withdraw be accomplished when atty mutually agrees to withdrawel from from your case?

If your current attorney is a court-appointed attorney than the court must find good cause to permit that attorney to withdraw in the first place. ...

Can a car be reported stolen if we know who has it, just not where they are?

Assuming that the 17 year old has restricted permission to use the vehicle, (which it sounds like he/she does--i.e, work and school), and he/she...

How do I get a part of my sentencing removed?

Assuming that you were convicted of an offense that qualified for registry under Georgia law and the court ordered it you are obliged to comply...

House was robbed

You can expect to be interviewed by the police. The police might ask for your permission to search your person, car, residence, etc. You have the...

This sure sounds like a final disposition letter to me. You have been notified that you: 1. Satisfactorily complied with and completed all the...

Is there a way to have a defense witness testify from out of the U.S.A.?

Your attorney's advice is correct. Usually in criminal cases witnesses must be present and take the stand in front of the jury in order to...

What can be done if a lawyer ignores a client's request to retract a guilty plea if the request was within the alloted time?

I am not sure what you mean by the "alotted time". Generally speaking a person can move to withdraw their previously entered guilty plea so long...

Criminal record expungment

Laws vary from state to state and it is always best to consult with an attorney in your home state experienced in a particular area of law. ...