A relative of mine has been charged with a federal white collar crime. He cannot afford an attorney. Is he screwed?

There is hope. Appointed federal defenders are well trained and dedicated lawyers.

I had a felony assault with a felony deadly weapon at age 13 in Wisconsin. If expunged can I get a ccw permit?

Check with the juvenile court involved to be sure because a false answer on this can be a crime. If you successfully completed a consent decree,...

How much is a fair amount for compensation?

No one on the Internet can hazard a guess as to what fair compensation is. Stop talking to the insurance company and find a good personal injury...

If I gave a police officer a statement (while under the influence), when I go to court can I take back something I said?

You have to request a hearing from the court. Do it now. Also, go and see a local owi defense lawyer. You can try to explain away your statement to...

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You need to deal with this and be sure. From what you've written I can't make heads nor tails of what happened. However, a drug conviction can...

Will my brother be drug tested for his expungement hearing?

Individual courts differ on procedures. A drug test would be unusual, but he should not be using illegal drugs, especially before the hearing.

The arrest may show up in an FBI background check. If it does, it should show that the charge was reduced from the arrest and that there was no...

See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ages_of_consent_in_North_America#Washington. That you are over the age of consent does not mean he won't get...

Do I need to sue

It is illegal to intentionally give someone a std. Being unfaithful is not a crime. If the person is on probation or parole chances are good that...

How do i get help with the miscalculation of of loss amount that landed my son in prison for 7 years?

The time for getting relief may have already passed. I suspect he was charged as a co-conspirator rather than just for the charges he made. He...