I’m going camping for 4-5 days and I was wondering if I needed to ask my probation officer?

Everyone's conditions of pr are different. Often they require that you get approval before leaving the state. If you are not sure of your...

It mean someone asked for more time and no one objects.

What does it mean when the federal government adopts a criminal case and drops all state charges ?

It means the feds are going to prosecute the case, instead of the state. That is usually bad news because federal sentences tend to be far harsher...

Who is responsible in responding to a Motion to Dismiss?

If you have a criminal case in federal court, the Rules of Civil Procedure do not apply. They apply to civil cases. Instead the Federal Rules of...

The fact that you bonded out has no bearing on the feds decision to take the case. The feds prosecute many felon in possession of a firearm cases....

How do I go about finding a pro bono lawyer for a federal case?

He will get a pro bono attorney as soon as he goes to court. If he cannot afford his own attorney, the court will appoint an attorney to represent...

What if crime was in 2012? Is it different %

If you are asking about federal good time, inmates are required to serve roughly 85% of their sentence (they get just under 54 days a year off)....

The restitution amount was set by the court as part of your sentence. Your settlement with the victim will not change that. The government will...

There is a strong statutory presumption that a defendant should be detained once she pleads guilty to an offense except in the most exceptional...

Will I be positive for alcohol use if I took one tiny sip of a beer on Wednesday night and have to u a on Thursday evening???

You are obviously worried about this since you have asked this question at least 3 times. It would be so much easier simply not to drink alcohol at...