Maybe. Not every domestic misdemeanor conviction counts as a federal 'misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.' Assuming your misdemeanor...

The law is unsettled in this area. I have litigated this issue extensively, with mixed results. There is currently no clear answer to your under...

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Does diversion agreement in juvenile felony conviction and expungement negate "no firearms" sentencing provision for adult?

It sounds to me like you were adjudicated delinquent for an act that would have been a felony had you been an adult. A juvenile diversion without...

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The laws regarding expungment, meaning destruction of the defendant's court records, will vary from state to state. In Wisconsin, for example,...

What suits can I file against a person who admits to receiving and selling stolen property which was stolen from me?

Sorry this happened to you. Wisconsin law provides that you can sue privately for money if you have been the victim of a property crime. The...

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How long does the DA have to charge u with a misdemeanor theft case?

The State has three years to file a misdemeanor charge. That's the statute of limitations. Two weeks is nothing in the state court system. Maybe...

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The other answers are right: he needs an experienced federal defense attorney. You might ask why a simple possession offense would be in federal...

Will this clear off my record?

At age 17, you are an adult for purposes of receiving citations or being charged with a crime. If you were 16, then you would be charged in...

Bankruptcy will not discharge your obligation to pay court-ordered criminal restitution. Was restitution contested at sentencing? Restitution to...

How would one go about having their record expunged?

The outcome here largely depends on what crime you were convicted of committing. If it was a battery, then you are out of good options. If it was a...