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...

I agree with Mr. Gallagher. If AZ wants you, there is no way to resolve the matter without going to AZ. You have a right to an identity hearing...

A section of the Internal Revenue Code authorizes the IRS to seize refunds in payments of non-tax debts. Restitution falls into this category. On...

My colleagues have correctly summarized the law pertaining to sentence enhancement under 21 U.S.C. 851. One additional point: The prosecutor has...

Prostitution of under age girls with force will give u a minimal sentence of what time in a federal pen?

Sexual exploitation of children is considered a very serious crime and is treated extremely harshly in federal court. If the victim is under the...

As I understand your question, Person A pleads guilty to arson, admitting under oath that he did it with Person B. Person A is now subpoenaed by...

Does gross misdemeanor conviction, theft controlled substance 5 while at work as Nurse, ever bar me from training animals?

In all likelihood, a gross misdemeanor conviction will not affect your ability to work with animals. Is this a profession that requires licensing?...

What is the maximum time between arrest and indictment?

Without full information, it is hard to say. Computer offenses often depend on an analysis of the computer. Given limited resources, this may...

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