The Eighth Amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment, but the courts have not been receptive to the idea that prison sentences that...

Do you have to take your case to trial if you want to file a motion to suppress? would i be able to plead guilty if dont work?

In theory you can challenge the search, but then plead guilty if it doesn't work. However, many federal prosecutors will premise their plea offer...

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What if the D.A does not present all the evidence to the Grand jury ?

The prosecutor only needs to present enough evidence to the grand jury to establish reason to believe a crime has been committed. If one witness...

How do I get Federal Court to correct their reporting on my judgment - 30 days for Contempt? Court is reporting as a Felony.

There is no clear answer in federal law to whether criminal contempt is a misdemeanor or a felony. The Eleventh Circuit has ruled that contempt is...

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What can be done about a WalMart employee who lied in court?

The reason for a trial is to challenge the evidence. The witness testifies and is subject to cross-examination. You or your attorney try to rebut...

Illegal Search

Sure, you could sue. But the police are protected by qualified immunity. In order to survive summary judgement, you would have to show a lot more...

How long before they have to file charges after they put a detainer on him

If the feds have a detainer on him, it is likely that he will be transferred to federal custody as soon as the state court is done with him. It is...

I am a felon that work at a store, can i protect myself with a gun against robbers

I agree with Mr. Leary. It might be possible to claim self-defense to a gun charge if it was to defend yourself against a gun pulled on you. The...

Can anything be done to stop someone from opening the mailbox and mail of an old man (88 yrs.) who is in hospital?

It is not clear what she does with the mail once she opens it. Stealing the mail is a federal crime. Just opening it isn't, especially if he gave...

Is a preacher guilty of extortion if he is telling his congregation lies in order to get money?

No. It is a disagreement about Biblical interpretation. Extortion is threatening to damage someone if money is not paid. Calling down the wrath...