Can I get a change of venue?

You don't want a change of venue. You want the DA's office to be disqualified and for a special prosecutor to be brought in to handle the case....

What is a psi?

A psi is a presentence investigation report. It is a report that tells the judge about the offense and the defendant. It is extremely unlikely that...

Apologize to victims?

You should discuss your sentencing strategy with your lawyer. Apologizing to a big company is not going to help you much. If you want to apologize,...

US Marshal Hold ?

You need an immigration attorney. Your husband apparently is an illegal alien. It will be very difficult to prevent his deportation.

On the defense side who is supposed to calculate the the drug quantity table for the clients defense?

The probation office will make calculations for the presentence report, probably relying on info from the prosecutor. If the defense disagrees,...

Can you file a civil lawsuit against an attorney for ineffective assistance of counsel?

If the attorney was ineffective then the conviction is invalid. If you are successful in getting the conviction vacated, then you can sue the...

Do the conditions of a plea bargain disappear after the sentence is fully served?

The government will take the position that he has waived the right to make a FOIA request forever.

The defendant must be charged within the statute of limitations, but there are many things that can stop the time from running.

Character letters?

You should make arrangements with your friend's attorney. The judge will not translate it.

Can I file a reconsideration on sentencing for my daughter I am her full power of attorney?

Power of attorney does not make you an attorney. You cannot represent anyone in court. She needs an actual attorney.