False imprisonment

It is hard to understand what your situation is. You need to talk to the prison staff to ensure that you are getting credit for the time you have...

What is the protocol on crossing state lines with a person over the age of 18? If crossing state lines is a Federal offense,

An offense that involves crossing a state line typically can be charged in any of the states in which offense conduct took place.

Will I have to worry about the Fed's sense I'm a felon with two pending fire arm charges

There is no way to know whether the Feds will take your felon in possession case. Typically, the Feds take cases from the states when they can get...

I have $2,000 to put down on attorney second degree assault charge public defender or attorney

Most public defenders are good lawyers. Do not assume that anyone who is willing to take your 2 grand will do a better job than a public defender....

When using the categorical approach on a prior conviction to determine applicability of a federal sentencing enhancement under

It is hard to answer this question in the abstract. First, if the offense has as an element the use of force, that is sufficient to satisfy the...

I want to know if I can be prosecuted for selling $6000 worth of potentially stolen high end optical equipment to a pawn shop?

If someone determined that the binoculars were stolen, you could be charged with receipt of stolen property. There is something called willful...

First, stop discussing the facts of your case online. You are only making your situation worse. If, in fact, the $24,000 came from legitimate...

Looking to find criminal defense attorney who handles Federal cases. Any recommendations?

Contact the Federal Public Defender in your area and ask for recommendations of private lawyers. They can give you recommendations of private...

My friend got a 15 yrs sentence for robbery and is now serving his 13th yr sentence when will he get out

In federal prison, you get about 54 days a year off for good time. On a fifteen year sentence, that would be approx. 2 years off. So he would have...

Which constitutional law or amendment defines the subject matter jurisdiction of any court in US?

This question cannot be answered in its present form. The United States Constitution defines the subject matter jurisdiction of the United States....