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If a convicted felon is arrested with a loaded gun inside of a car but not on his person can the feds pick up the charge?
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Answered on May 18, 2012
The issue is whether it was in his possession, which includes constructive possession. COnstructive possession means that the person intends to...
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Can I meet my husband against whom i have a criminal stay away order of protection in a police pricent?
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Answered on May 18, 2012
If your husband meets with you, he will be subject to arrest, which will be convenient if he is in a police station.
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Should a judge recuse herself in a new case where a star witness was in her courtroom just 5 months earlier with his own case
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Answered on May 18, 2012
The fact that the judge presided over the witness's case is not a basis for the judge to recuse himself. Information that the judge learns while...
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In regards to a drug charge can the federal government file conspiracy against ONE person? Not intent, but conspiracy?
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Answered on May 18, 2012
A conspiracy is an agreement between 2 or more people to commit a crime. But not all of them have to be charged. The others are "unindicted...
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Can evidence stand up in court when papers read that someone was in 2 diff counties, same day, same time hour & minute?
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Answered on May 17, 2012
If your brother takes his case to trial, his attorney will be able to call attention to this discrepancy. In order to get these documents into...
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I was sentenced to 20 days in jail. I fell extremely ill and am unable to serve the days. How do i file motion to modify sentenc
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Answered on May 17, 2012
If you had an attorney represent you in the original case, he should file the motion for you. If not, you need to copy the caption of the case at...
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CAN A DOCUMENT BE ADDED IN A DISCOVERY PACKET THAT WAS NEVER IN IT? IF NOT WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT THE DOCUMENT.
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Answered on May 17, 2012
It is not unusual for documents to appear late that were not part of the discovery. Sometimes it is a witness statement that is crucial to the...
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Can my son leave the country with me while he is on probation and house arrest
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Answered on May 16, 2012
House arrest means don't leave the house. Even if you have a great trip planned. It is like being in jail, except in the house.
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Appointment of a Federal Prosecutor
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Answered on May 16, 2012
It is not really clear what you are looking for. Federal prosecutors are Assistant United States Attorneys. They work for the United States...
Grand Jury Transcripts - how to get access to them?
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Answered on May 16, 2012
The short answer is: you can't. Grand jury proceedings are confidential. There are very strict rules about their dissemination. Even if you had...
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