Can a defendant be convicted of possession of a firearm because of past and no actual proof????

If he pleaded guilty, no proof is required. The proof is his admission. If he went to trial, the jury would have to find he had a gun, was a felon,...

What help can you offer me?

You absolutely should not talk to the police without a lawyer. You need to contact criminal defense lawyers in your area. Do some google searches....

The two years is a mandatory minimum. The judge cannot go below it unless there is a separate deal that was not disclosed providing the defendant...

Does the state of Washington take into account a felons' age when sentencing? He is 80 and only criminal offense since 2008.

His attorney, who knows the facts, is in the best position to explain what the likely outcomes are. The defendant's age is obviously a significant...

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How my bf beat a mandatory sentence for a federal drug charge?

He has a lawyer who can explain what his options are. To "beat" a mandatory minimum, he either has to 1) win at trial--very risky; 2) convince the...

Can I file a motion without my lawyer after I took the plea

I have never heard of a Motion for a better deal. That would be a very popular motion. The way the process works is your lawyer negotiates the best...

The State is defended by the State Attorney General. The U.S. Attorney only represents the federal government. Individuals who are state employees...

If the elements of conspiracy is an agreement between two or more " persons", how can a single person be convicted of conspirac?

In order to be convicted of a conspiracy, the government has to prove the defendant agreed with someone else to commit a crime. That does not mean...

My fiance and I are both on Felony parole..we want to live together... in Houston...if we get married can we live together?

The question is what are the conditions of parole or supervised release to which you and your fiancee are subject. If either of you have a...

Under federal law, a felon may not possess a firearm. That would not prevent use of a bow and arrow or a black powder muzzle loader. Under federal...