Her best option is to hire a criminal defense attorney. If she can't afford one, ask the court to appoint one. If she has one, that is the person...

Would you recommend getting more than one lawyer in a federal case?

There is no way to answer this question in the abstract. Hire the best lawyer you can find, then discuss with him or her whether you need a second.

You did not ask a question, and you have an attorney, but the 5K letter allows the court to go below the sentencing guidelines but not the...

Can the state subpoena me if the defense subpoenaed me 2 days ago?

Both sides are allowed to subpoena you, but probably you will only have to testify once. If the state calls you, the defense will ask its questions...

What can I do if an Attorney took my money but never show up in court and I was later convicted without his representation?

Ask him to return the money. If he won't, file a complaint against him with the Board of Professional Responsibility.

How ?

The point system is complicated. The attorney should explain it to your boyfriend.

A prosecutor can choose to dismiss a case after an indictment has been returned. Sometimes the court has to agree. So its possible, but that...

How can my son get an attorney while in federal prison?

He can consult with a civil rights attorney to see if he has a claim. If an attorney agrees to take the case, it will be on a contingency basis...

I caught a drug case in 1994 . Still considered a convicted felon, Can I have a gun for protection in my home.?

As a convicted felon, it is a crime for you to possess a firearm for any reason. Yes, you could get up to 10 years.

How are cases decided whether they are federal or state?

Many cases can be either state or federal. It is not uncommon for one jurisdiction to transfer a case to the other--either from state to federal or...