What type of rights does a person in custody have w/his public defender

It is up to the attorney to decide the most effective strategy as far as motions, interviewing witnesses and so on. The attorney works for the...

Usually the reason the feds pick up a case that the state drops is that the feds can impose longer sentences. Or, a search may be illegal under...

If i have a total of 17 points on my sentencing guidline table,what are my options

17 criminal history points puts you in criminal history category VI (the highest). This means you have a substantial criminal history. The nature...

Will it be possible to get off 3 year supervised release early if i owe no restitution?

You will be eligible for termination of supervised release after 1 year. You should be aware, however, that most judges see this as part of your...

Federal warrants are sealed (confidential) until executed. There is no way for you to check. An attorney could ask around, based on the type of...

If you have wreck and go to the hospital and your blood test is positive for alchloe and u don't go the jail then cannu go later

The police can use the evidence to charge you at a later date. Then you will either be arrested or summoned to appear in court. You should speak...

This is regarding to a search warrent if they arrest you for something that isnt on the warrant does it get dissmissed

A search warrant authorizes the police to search for particular contraband or evidence of a crime in a particular location. If, during the search,...

Is there anything one can do to reduce the sentence of a person who was sentenced to 188 months in a state penitentiary ?

In federal court, many cases involving drugs and guns trigger mandatory minimum sentences. For example, 50 grams of pure meth results in a...

I NEED A CRIMINAL LAWYER IN LOS ANGELES CO. CALIFORNIA FOR REOPENING A CASE 20 YEARS AGO

After 20 years all of your appeal rights have expired. Habeas corpus or 28 U.S.C. 2255 does not apply because you are no longer in custody. I see...

We need a pro bono lawyer due to lack of funds. person who is in prison was a witness for the DEA,FBI. never recieved deal.

You should contact the lawyer who represented him in the district court. That lawyer will be able to explain the double jeopardy issue and whether...