judge makes a ruling on a motion to not use DNA samples must that ruling be on the record to make it official and binding?

If the judge made a ruling, it is on the record. Otherwise it is just chit-chat.

The feds can continue an investigation until the statute of limitations expires. That would be at least 5 years from the date of the last offense....

How does state of California figure out the amount of time served for a counts 1,2 federal case

Counts 1 and 2 are the charges in the indictment. California has nothing to do with federal sentences. How much time he is looking at depends on...

Can my codefendant take a plea bargain offer at preliminary hearing and me go to trial?

If he is retiring, you will be appointed a new lawyer. You are not required to plead guilty just because your codefendant is. You have a right to...

I'm an heir to sister estate. I owe restitution to federal court will they get it all? What do I need to do to keep inheir. what

If you inherit it, and if the government finds out about it, the government will take it for restitution. If you try to hide it, you may be in...

It would be foolish to assume the person the ATF wants is someone else with the same name and other identifying information like date of birth. Get...

No, you cannot have your case dismissed because of a typo.

How long does a federal judge have to rule on a reduction of sentence motion

A federal judge can take as much time as he or she wants to decide a motion. Judges are busy and often take a long time.

How long can you be held in jail without being convicted of a crime?

You can be held in jail until you are acquitted or sentenced. Sometimes that takes a long time.

Charging decisions are made by prosecutors. You can't file one yourself. If you want to pursue this attorney file an ethics complaint with the...