Can federal prosecutors/parole officers CONTINUE to add points to a federal case while an inmate is awaiting sentencing?

First, he pleaded guilty pursuant to a plea agreement. What the prosecutor can and can't do is governed by the terms of the plea agreement. Second,...

What type of sentence is 24 points in criminal sentencing?

Federal sentencing uses the federal sentencing guidelines. The guidelines are based on the offense level (the 24 points) which is based on the...

What does it take to qualify as a continuing criminal enterprise ?

Continuing criminal enterprise is a very complex charge. There are a number of different elements and a huge amount of case law interpreting each....

Looking for attorney that has challenged "detention" in house arrest. has any attorney attempted to get credit for house arrest?

House arrest is not "official detention." That is not an issue. However, your husband's attorney could argue that the time spent under highly...

My boyfriends family called the police on him falsely accusing him

You say the only evidence is "he said/she said." Another name for that is "witnesses." The State has witnesses who say that your boyfriend pointed...

How hard is it to get 3 consecutive sentences run concurrent?

If this is a federal question, as your category suggests, the decision whether sentences are to be run consecutive or concurrent is part of the...

Are public defenders available for probation violation hearings in Ramsey county?

He has a right to counsel at a probation violation hearing. If he can't afford to retain counsel, a public defender will be appointed.

How much difficulty will I have changing my last name after a stay of imposition and arrest record?

A court will not permit you to change your name for the exact reason you have identified. Concealing the fact of your criminal record from someone...

I agree with my colleagues. You have been convicted of a felony, but when you complete your probation the severity level will be reduced to a...

Am I a convicted sex offender?

There are two ways to be convicted, plead guilty or go to trial and be found guilty. Did either of these things happen to you? If not, you are not...