How many federal cases must the government build in order for a defendant to get credit for substantial assistance?

There is no set number. If the government prosecutes 1 other person based on a defendant's assistance, that could warrant a departure for...

If a judge doesn't run a sentence current when a person has a federal and a state case what happens can a lawyer file a motiton

This is a complicated area and it depends on the timing and chronology of the cases. If the defendant was serving the state sentence at the time...

In a indictment on drug conspiracy does the cooperating source hav to be named on the indictment w/ defendant they conspired w/?

A conspiracy is an agreement with at least one other person to commit a crime. But the indictment does not have to charge or even name the other...

I have a friend whose signed a 10 to life plea deal on drug conspiracy and trafficking charges, he has no prior drug convictions

The answer depends on a large number of factors, including his background, the amount of drugs, his role in the offense, his sentencing guidelines,...

I have a federal court hearing for Assets and Injunction forbidding transfer or sale of assets. I have only been given a week.

It sounds like the government has started a collection proceeding against you to seize your assets to make payment toward restitution. This is a...

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May be facing federal charges due to clerical error in protection order.

You are correct that 18 U.S.C 922(g)(8) prohibits possession of a firearm by someone who is subject to a restraining order which protects an...

Does the court take additional points other than responsibility points in federal court for first time non violent or drug offen

Acceptance of responsibility has no connection to being a first time offender. Those points relate to pleading guilty. As a first offender, you...

What if federal court cannot find a receiver willing to serve?

The judge will be able to find a receiver. Most attorneys do not say no when a federal judge asks them to do a favor for them. Also, the judge...

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You should discuss this with Walgreen's. Typically, to refill a prescription, one needs to supply the prescription number. Who had access to the...

I'm 15 and live in Minnesota i overdosed on Oxycontin in may. My parents want to drug test me without my permission.

You are a minor and your parents can do what they want to protect you. The fourth amendment applies to the government, not your parents. If you...