How do the government decide what your offense level is in a fed case

In my experience, which is mostly in the federal courts in Illinois, three detailed proposals are submitted to the judge. One sentencing proposal...

Is it legal for a county in which a prisoner was convicted,arrested in to with hold police reports, affidavits, need for appeal?

Question from an out-of-state attorney. Would the police reports and affidavits to which the poster refers be given any consideration in an appeal...

Which case is to run first? Will the masterfile from the D.O.C. show the break down of both cases or just the in and out dates?

I am not sure why you are asking about his IDOC master file, but it should include the judgment of conviction in each case and everything recorded...

What can I expect to happen next? Can I get this expunged from my record?

I strongly suggest that you retain an attorney who will explore the possibility of resolving your theft case without a conviction. If that can be...

Does this mean the other defendant is left out of the Frank's hearing if one has a hearing and the other has a status hearing

Normally one does not get a hearing on a co-defendant's motion, so the defendant who did not file a Franks motion would presumably not get a Franks...

I can't tell you how a court in Colorado would answer that question, but I have often seen judges take that position in Illinois and I have never...

HOW TO CORRECT AN INACCURATE CAR ACCIDENT POLICE REPORT.

In my opinion it is highly improper to change or modify a police report once it has been made. If additional information is necessary the proper...

How should i answer this question?

That is an odd question and if I were your attorney I would want to look at the entire application. One does not usually refer to a criminal...

Can a witness speak to a suspect?

It sounds like a very, very bad idea. Barring exceptional circumstances it is probably not illegal, but I would advise against it. I can think of...

Was this officer illegally coercing me into a confession

It sounds as though your criminal case my be over, so I assume you are asking whether you may have grounds for a civil action against the police...