How do the government decide what your offense level is in a fed case

"Offense level" is determined based on methodology explained in the US Sentencing Guidelines. Many variables are factored in. Ultimately a judge...

How long can police hold items under "trying to get a search warrant"?

May be worth it to get a lawyer to get your stuff back. Police tend to treat people different when they have a lawyer and if the issue persists a...

I am being charged with some pretty serious charges like manufacturing methamphetamine. Can you help me?

Don't post any more information on this site. You should retain an attorney who has experience defending drug cases or go to the public defender's...

If a person is being sought for white collar crime which attorney would be best?

Best thing to do is to interview several attorneys about their background and experience and then pick one who fits best - that is, someone who has...

The answer to your question depends on whether he has been charged with a crime. Sex with a child 16 or older is a misdemeanor under Wisconsin law...

Talk to your PO about transferring your probation to Texas through the interstate compact. Do this before you move to Texas so you are not...

Do I need a criminal attorney to get a Disorderly Conduct case dropped?

It's not wise to proceed without an attorney when you're facing criminal sanctions.

Federal law and state law

No felon can possess a firearm under Wisconsin law or federal law, regardless of the sentence imposed for the felony. Felonies in Wisconsin are...

I am a felon, can I be around someone who has firearms present. I will be camping and he will have a firearm present. Is it ok

Bad idea to accompany someone that you know is in possession of firearms if you're a felon. Possession can be actual - where it is in your actual...

I served 3 months in fed prison for white collar crime in 1995 Can I own gun

Depends on the conviction and penalty (if it is a felony). There is no Federal procedure for restoring the civil rights of Federal felons to allow...