My husband has been arrested on a charge called federal contract what does that even mean?

Federal contract is not a criminal charge. It is not clear what you are looking at.

Can two people get charged with the same gun two?

More than one person can illegally possess the same gun, so more than one person can be charged with possessing it. It doesn't matter who owns it.

It is standard practice for the magistrate judge to hear pretrial motions. His decision is subject to appeal to the judge. The consent of the...

How long can someone stay incarcerated before indictment on a federal charge?

The government has 30 days to return an indictment from the date of his first appearance.

Can a federal attorney from Washington state help someone that has been charged in Montana on federal charges?

She can hire a lawyer from any state, but it will be much cheaper to find one where she is. And if she can't afford to hire a lawyer, the court...

How can I find out if I snitch on a federal case ?

If you cooperated with law enforcement and gave them information about the criminal activities of others, then you snitched. If you didn't, then...

How long will a retainer stay on record if an inmate has been in prison past the US Marshall parole time?

The detainer will stay on the record until the Marshals pick him up and transfer him to federal custody.

If you have not been charged with a crime, there is nothing to prevent you from leaving the country. If you eventually indicted, however, the...

What is the Begay case and has it been voted on?

Begay is a Supreme Court case interpreting the term "violent felony" under the Armed Career Criminal Act. The Supreme Court has decided many cases...

I was never arrested but I have been summoned for indictment, will I go to jail?

You need to consult with a criminal defense attorney. If you cannot afford to hire one, contact the Federal Public Defender's Office.