Preliminary hearings are quite informal and the rules of evidence don't apply. So often you have agents testifying about what they were told or...

My boyfriend entered the u.s. illegally, will he be deported from san francisco?

A hold simply means that ICE wants him when the county is done with him. That means he will finish his drug case, be turned over to ICE and...

If someone sold marijuana on a wire can that person get convicted if the ci left town and refuses to appear for court

It depends on how important the CI is to the case. The facts you describe are a little unclear. Are you saying the friend is the CI? Or a...

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What court do juveniles go to if they break federal law?

It is hard to imagine how a 12 year old could violate 2422b. But in any event, in order for the feds to take the case, the Att Gen. has to certify...

I have a meeting with an investigator. Should i admit to theft or just deny it completely?

Do not speak to the investigator. It will not help you.

Hi my husben is in private federal prision he supose to come out in jun 01 2012 but he talk to his counsel

If your husband is in the U.S. illegally or if he is here legally but his conviction subjects him to deportation, it is possible that ICE will pick...

How to deal with a warrant if you have been deported?

If the defendant has been deported, there is no reason to do anything. The warrant will remain outstanding and will have no effect on the...

Do i need an appeal attorney?

It is hard to say with no facts or context. But hiring a lawyer is probably a good idea. Someone is claiming you gave a false birth date,...

Paid attorney vs public defnder

No.

Is an advertised price legally binding?

I changed the category of this question to Business. The owner can do whatever he wants. He is not bound by what is in the ad. He could take it...