Can my wife be a witness for the defense?

If she is subpoenaed by the prosecution, she will have to appear and testify, but she can say things that support you. She can also testify for the...

What’s the maximum sentence for federal felony aiding and abetting?

Aiders and abetters are treated as principles. That means, the statutory maximum is the same as for the offense which she aided and abetted. That...

The police are not going to return your stuff until they have completed their review and made a decision whether to charge you. That could take a...

If the video shows them engaged in illegal activity, and if the police are able to identify the person beyond a reasonable doubt, and if the...

Could I be charged with plagierism?

You are free to send news articles to your friends. If you start trying to sell the articles, you could be sued for copyright infringement, but...

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Can federal arrests be sealed?

There is no way to seal the record of your federal arrest.

Are are downward departures common in federal court?

Yes, variances are common. Your lawyer is in the best position to tell you what to expect. It would be easier to ask him instead of asking the same...

I am worried about my age and the age of my girlfriend

Your ages do not keep jumping back and forth. The gap between your ages remains constant--it is 2 years and 8 or so months (depending on when you...

It means he wants a solution to a problem. You need to read the motion to figure out what the problem is.

Felon in possession of a firearm has a statutory maximum of 10 years in prison. If he has three prior convictions for violent felonies or serious...