If a plea is taken in a capital murder case, can it take the maximum sentence off the table?

If you have questions about the terms of the plea agreement that your son agreed to, you should speak to the lawyer who represented him and express...

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Double jeopardy?

There is no way to say if this is a double jeopardy violation without knowing any of the facts. First, if the first case was in state court, it is...

With the new supreme court ruling, how are Virginia prosecutors dealing with blood refusals?

The Supreme Court decided that a warrant is required before someone can be made to submit to having a blood sample taken. A person cannot be...

Can somebody explain to me sb 261????? is it only in California or is it for all states? Is it for state and federal inmates

It is a California law that only applies to California sentences. It makes offenders who committed their offense before age 23 eligible for parole....

Can I live in one state and write legal briefs for an attorney litigating federal cases in another state where I am admitted?

it is irrelevant where you happen to be when you do research and writing. If I go on vacation to another state and do some work on that case while...

Does what the defendant say really hold any weight?

There is no way to answer this question in the abstract. This is an important tactical decision that should be made with your lawyer. If the...

Is this considered a false affidavit & if it is, criminal or civil definition?

The fact that a gun was found in someone else's room and did not have the defendant's fingerprints or DNA on it does not mean it is false that the...

If I was convicted of a felon, can I go hunting

If he was convicted of a felony, he may not possess a firearm. That means he can't own a gun, use a gun, or possess one, however briefly. A felony...

Is it possible to be released from parole early? Who would I need to contact if so?

The best person to ask is your parole officer. Even if it is possible under Georgia law, it is only likely if the parole officer is in support of it.

Under federal law, a felon may not possess a firearm. A firearm is defined as a "any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to...