It can be either 10 or 15 years depending on the length of the prior sentence. A sentence of 13 months or more counts (and gets 3 points under the...

In a federal case how far back can they go to bring up previous evictions at trial?

Although 10 years is typically how far back they can go to bring up previous convictions, it depends on the nature of the previous conviction and...

Can I convict my someone of statutory rape if I dont have alot of evidence? What kind of evidence is needed?.

Whether there is enough evidence is a decision for the prosecutor, not you. As Mr. Gallagher said, if you want to press charges, you need to...

Should I hire a lawyer at this point?

First, you should not incriminate yourself on a public forum. Second, it is not clear who this investigator is working for but he can certainly...

How can we fixed charges to run concurrent fed and state

It sounds like your son was in state custody awaiting charges/sentencing by the state. Instead, he was transferred to federal custody to deal with...

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What forms can you file to federal judge i have a case with a boundary dispute that has been in and out of court for 7 years

First, a boundary dispute is not a federal crime question. Second, it is impossible to give you meaningful advice without more information. ...

It may be your account, but they are not your miles if you did not pay for them. Your employer can use the miles accrued for business travel, even...

Federal vs. State which trumps?

If the person was serving a federal sentence, he was transferred to state custody with a federal detainer. The detainer means that the feds want...

If the police don't get the info they want when a controlled buy is done, can they charge you if an agreement was made not to?

I agree with Mr. Schafer. The prosecutor, not the police, decide whether to bring charges. Whatever the police told your friend is not binding. ...

If a person takes a plea deal with federal court will he still go to trial?

Every defendant has a right to go to trial. The purpose of the trial is for the government to present its evidence in an effort to prove beyond a...