Do i need a federal attorney and how much thoes one cost?

Your boyfriend is looking at 10 plus years. He definitely needs a lawyer. Lawyers in federal court are quite expensive, but if you don't have the...

Does applying for a public defender waive your privilege to request a change of venue (different county) for a felony charge?

Applying for a public defender does not waive your right to move to change venue or move for any other relief. Get your public defender first and...

If a federal warrant really existed, wouldn't they check social security records and drivers license databases to find me?

If there is a warrant for your arrest, the authorities probably already know where you live. They just haven't bothered to pick you up yet. There...

The statute of limitations in federal court is 5 years for drug offenses. There are exceptions, however. First, the time does not begin to run...

Is a state appeals court opinion controlling (or merely instructive) over a federal court from the same state?

On matters of federal law, a state court opinion is not controlling and may not even be instructive. States have different laws and different...

Should I sign plea agreement

Did you notice that person sitting next to you when you made your proffer? He or she is your attorney. That person was appointed to represent you...

Is there some type of reporting system at the airlines that a probation officer has access to?

The probation officer will not find out from the airline. Even so, you and he are taking a huge risk. If your husband is stopped for speeding or...

I got charged with a felon in possession of a firearm how long can they keep me in jail

You will have a hearing to determine the bail amount either Monday or Tuesday. If you are unable to make bail, they will hold you until your case...

A friend got arrested for being drunk and for possession of .5g of meth

Until this post, the police had no evidence you ever went to see friend after text. So stop talking. In any event, there is no way to predict if...

My cousins just got out of federal prison for banks robbery and just got arrested for robbing a bank

With at least two crimes of violence on their records, they will be sentenced as career offenders. That will make their sentencing guidelines...