Why can't my lawyer file a motion before charges are filed?

I agree with my colleague. There is no place to file a motion if there is no case to file it in. You can commence a lawsuit to seek return of the...

Can a drug case (crack) get sent back down to state court from federal court? If so, How? and Why could this happen?

You cannot force it back, if the feds lose interest and dismiss it can go back, but once they indict, they are unlikely to dismiss.

What are our chances of a sentence modifacations?

I agree with Mr. Orent, and would only add that normally that kind of modification must be done within the first year of sentencing, so many years...

Has any laws been passed reducing federal sentecing from 85% to 65%

No.

You are unlikely to go to jail, but it would be impossible to know for sure without knowing what you are on probation for. The important part of...

What happens to shoplifters in Minnesota when they on probation for traffic ticket?

Shoplifiting in juvenile court is a juvenile petty offense. The court can order you to pay a fine or do community service if convicted. The most...

Criminal: Name Calling Directed At Police

If you think the charges are over the top, you have two choices, you can argue a motion for dismissal, or take the case to trial. Either way, you...

Under the first offender act after i paid all fines and compleated community service can i be able to leave the state?

You should check with the probation office to see what, if any requirements they have for you to be released from supervision.

Shoplifting and misdemeanors

If you have been convicted it may prevent you from some jobs, particularly those where you handle money. If you have only been charged, it is...

I would what is the possible chances in a case of three felonies charges??? This my boyfriend 1st violation?

There are a lot of things that could happen, but no way to simply guess given the information provided. There may be defenses, but this is a...