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Touching a mailbox is not a crime. Plus, you are not going to get a federal prosecutor to waste precious judicial resources addressing an issue...

Does this mean the officer is actually withholding the charge and not misleading me?

You have no assurance that you will not be charged. The decision will be made by a prosecutor, not the police. Once you have outlived your...

Getting copy of discovery?

This is a good question. The control of discovery varies among federal district courts. In my district, Minnesota, there is no reason an attorney...

Can he file a lawsuit?

The Federal Torts Claims Act governs in what situations a person can sue the federal government. You should consult with an attorney.

If a state court found you competent to marry, then could a federal court overturn their ruling?

A federal court does not deal with issues of marriage. In addition, federal courts do no sit in review of state court decisions on matters of state...

What are the ramifications of marrying an ex-felon (convicted of theft) on my professional license?

You may want to consult with the licensing board about whether your boyfriend's past would have any impact on your licensure. If he is not involved...

When should we see the ball start rolling?

Your attorney is right. There is no "normal" amount of time for a federal judge to decide a case. Judges are busy. Many cases have tight deadlines....

What if any would be the next step for him?

If he just lost his 2255, that means he has completed his direct appeals and has now lost a collateral attack of his sentence. If he is still...

Can I deduct amounts in a final paycheck with embezzled amounts?

You need to address these questions to an employment lawyer.

Paying the ticket is an admission of guilt. The only way to keep this off your record is to request a court date and try to negotiate a resolution...