You should consider avoiding this situation. It comes down to a fact question whether you have dominion and control over the firearm. Is the hunt...

Here is how federal law defines "unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance" . . . "a person who uses a controlled substance and has...

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For purposes of federal firearm law, the term "committed to a mental institution" means: "a formal commitment of a person to a mental institution...

You have to consider perhaps that the attorney didn't lie, but rather misinformed the defendant regarding any mandatory minimum. To the extent...

Yes. Think about it this way . . . . If not, then the absence would be unexcused and you might not be paid for the time away.

You should hire an attorney. There may be defenses available. If not, then your attorney can help mitigate the consequences.

Here is how those terms are defined under federal law: Adjudicated as a mental defective. (a) A determination by a court, board, commission,...

You will want to have a drug crime lawyer in your area review the evidence to determine if you have a defense and, if not, then work with the...

There is a statute of limitations that applies to your case. Typically that period is a year to a few years from the date of the offense for...

The state might use the theory of constructive possession: is there evidence indicating you knew there were controlled substances present at the...