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I Contacted US DC Atlanta for a certificate of release from a felony..

John's answer | Answered on October 23, 2012

You should contact your lawyer, it is not clear what you are looking for, so it is hard to answer your question. The only way to clear a federal...

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I was indicted by the feds for a felon with a gun. But i was told they picked me up because i had an common law robbery charge

John's answer | Answered on October 23, 2012

It is not exactly clear what you are asking, but your prior convictions would be used in determining criminal history score. All questions on this...

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Can the police arrest someone on a charge years after the warrant has already been purged?

John's answer | Answered on October 23, 2012

If there is no warrant, it is hard to understand what he would be arrested for, if he has questions on the case, he should contact an attorney. It...

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If i violated my good behavior (for drug charges) and was arrested for unlawful posesion of alc, can i get out by making a deal?

John's answer | Answered on October 23, 2012

Maybe, maybe not. You will need a lawyer to help you out, either contact the lawyer who represented you earlier, hire a new one, or ask the court...

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My son now 37, has 3 warrants from early 2000's:(! Different time, will he go to jail? No felonies!!

John's answer | Answered on October 23, 2012

He should talk to lawyer who can help him find a solution. It is hard to guess what would happen based on the limited information here. As he...

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Who should i contact if I found tracking devices on both of my vehicles? after a little research i belive they are from the FBI.

John's answer | Answered on October 23, 2012

If you have a lawyer, call your lawyer right away.

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In 2010 I had a criminal complaint filed for possession of meth with intent to distribute,what is SOL?

John's answer | Answered on October 23, 2012

In federal court the statute of limitations would be five years, in state court, and it sounds like this is a state case, it would vary by the...

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Can feds pick up felony meth case that the state court dismissed upon errors within the warrant & affidavit ?

John's answer | Answered on October 22, 2012

Not sure what the issue is here, or what the argument is for suppression, but yes, the federal courts can charge a case which has been dismissed in...

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What will most likely happen?

John's answer | Answered on October 22, 2012

You may not go to jail, but criminal conviction have serious consequences beyond the sentence. You should talk to an attorney, or ask the court to...

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If police paper work is incorrect can that cause a charge to be thrown out of court?

John's answer | Answered on October 22, 2012

It's possible but without knowing much more detail, impossible to guess. You need to consult with a good DUI attorney in your area. That lawyer...

John Leif Fossum's Answers (2029)

I Contacted US DC Atlanta for a certificate of release from a felony..

I was indicted by the feds for a felon with a gun. But i was told they picked me up because i had an common law robbery charge

Can the police arrest someone on a charge years after the warrant has already been purged?

If i violated my good behavior (for drug charges) and was arrested for unlawful posesion of alc, can i get out by making a deal?

My son now 37, has 3 warrants from early 2000's:(! Different time, will he go to jail? No felonies!!

Who should i contact if I found tracking devices on both of my vehicles? after a little research i belive they are from the FBI.

In 2010 I had a criminal complaint filed for possession of meth with intent to distribute,what is SOL?

Can feds pick up felony meth case that the state court dismissed upon errors within the warrant & affidavit ?

What will most likely happen?

If police paper work is incorrect can that cause a charge to be thrown out of court?