Does the Us attorney have to file a notice to the court for 851 to apply

21 U.S.C. 851 requires that the U.S. Attorney file notice before the defendant pleads guilty or begins trial identifying the convictions on which...

If you feel that your civil rights were violated, you should consult with an attorney. You are not going to get the sort of assistance you want...

Employee signed doc admitting she stole from us and that she will pay for items. Police says we can't press charges?

The cop may have felt there was no reason to press charges since you are getting repaid and that fact will support a lenient disposition for the...

Journalist locates Brady Violations?

It is impossible to answer this question in the abstract without specific facts. Once the defendant pleads guilty, it is extremely difficult to...

Mail box/ dorm

Is it legal? Yes. I am assuming the third party is not reading your mail. If you object to the person bringing the mail from the po, rent a post...

How do I bring someone who was deported back to the United states legally.

The domestic violence charge is a crime of violence and he received more than one year. As a result, it is an aggravated felony which makes him...

If the federal charge is dismissed on marriage fraud, does the INS will open an immigration case post-factum?

Even if the criminal case is dismissed, Immigration will still pursue deportation.

Which victim rights apply? Federal crime takes place in MN, prosecuted in federal court. Would the victim have rights under

It is not clear what victim's rights you are interested in, but if the case is in federal court, Minnesota law has nothing to do with it. Only...

That is a noble offer, but the defendant has to do her own time. I agree that your wife needs a good lawyer to aggressively work to avoid a prison...

Do federal judges / courts investigate cases ?

The courts decide the cases before them. They do not conduct investigations. The federal agencies such as the FBI and DEA conduct investigations....