Can some one help me with a federal case pro bono or not pro bono atorney

Parole in the federal system was eliminated in 1987. So unless your brother has a very old case and has been in custody for 25 years or is a state...

7 year old boy heard on numerous occasions the full story about the case 5 days before he was intervievew. Can this be used?

The fact that there are factors that make his statement less reliable does not mean it cannot be used in court. There are always reasons witnesses...

When getting sentence by federal lawyer

The guidelines are advisory. The judge is required to consider them, but is not bound by them. The statute defining the crime (not the statute of...

Is it considered blackmail if someone threaten to reveal nude pictures of me?

The person who has the photos of you may also be guilty of possessing child pornography. This is a serious crime. If he distributes them, it is...

There is no time limitation on federal prosecutions for child pornography. It can be commenced at any time. 18 USC 3299

What should I expect from a marijuana possession charge on Federal park land? I have one state possession charge 7 years old.

Even in federal court, this would be deemed a very minor offense which would most likely result in a probationary sentence. The AUSA is not...

The grand jury process is held in secret for two main reasons. First, an investigation may be going on for some time without the target of the...

Driving..

Take the bus.

Our home was broken into sometime over a month ago. I lost all my valuable jewelries and other items.

Unless you have some evidence, your chance of success is 0. You can't just say, "I think my neighbor did it." You need evidence. From what you...

Should/could I take legal action against a prosecutors office or police department?

You can urge the prosecutor to bring charges but you cannot sue for failure to do so. The prosecutor has the authority to decide what charges to...