The arrest by state authorities does not trigger any federal time limits, since he was not arrested by the feds. The general statute of...

The main purpose of the financial disclosures is to locate assets to pay a fine or restitution. Failing to identify all of your debts does not...

First, the increased penalties under 851 are triggered by any felony drug offense, which is any offense with a maximum possible penalty of 1 year...

If a high school teacher is having a sexual relationship with a senior student (17 or 18 years old) will the teacher be fired?

The teacher would most likely be fired, if not prosecuted.

What is the statue of limitations for smuggling drugs to inmates in a federal prison in California?

The federal statute of limitations is 5 years for most offenses. There are exceptions if she was a fugitive from justice during that time. As...

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That sounds like a divorce settlement to me.

How can I obtain transcripts and most importantly my discovery from a previous case.

In federal court, the rights of discovery are limited. Under Rule 16, you are entitled to a limited amount of discovery--evidence about any...

What do I do with incriminating evidence?

The fact of the matter is you have no idea how the photos were taken or how your mother got them or whether she had anything to do with...

Is it illegal to talk and reveal personal experiences/discussions between my ex-wife and I with my girlfriend/fiancee?

You are free to discuss anything about your ex with whomever you choose. Whether personal or not, your ex takes the risk that you will reveal it...

Can a paid attorney be relieved of defending someone in a criminal trial if he finds out that he has defended one of the witnes

The private attorney has a conflict of interest. That does not mean he has to withdraw, however, if his current and past client, and possibly his...