Self surrendering federal drug charges

Local practice may vary. Federal judges in Chicago often allow self-surrender to the designated institution, generally several weeks or even...

I was pulled over for improper lane usage and arrested for a small joint that was in the car...i go to court next friday what ca

I agree with Mr. Wallin, you want to get out of this without a conviction if possible. You should have an attorney to work with you on the best...

My son has a felony on his record but it is a clerical error.

That is not a clerical error but it may be possible to do something about it anyway. But what can be done and how depends a lot on state law. Was...

How would you go about filing a second habeas corpus?

Getting federal habeas corpus relief is hard enough. Initiating a second or subsequent petition is extraordinarily difficult and needs the...

Is it legal for cops to search a locked home safe

That sounds problematic to me. If something was found during the search of the safe and was to be used as evidence against in a prosecution, I...

Do I really need a attorney for a misdemeanor battery ??

The fact that you do not even realize that the security guard's evidence standing alone would be, and very easily could be, sufficient to convict...

What is error corma nobis and what is post of remedies are there if one is filed in a criminal case

A person convicted of a crime can appeal the conviction to a higher court. An appeal, however, is limited to the review of legal errors that can...

Search warrant was issued for a 2 unit building. The search warrant was for the 1st floor which is vacant, and for the garage.

They can charge either or both and the search warrant has nothing really to do with the charging decision. Whether they can prove a case against...

Can I appeal my case if I took a plea and was convicted of a felon y?

You need to consult a Kansas attorney because the law on this subject varies somewhat from state to state, and the procedural differences can be...

Assuming I can prove a wrongful conviction in civil court, would this overturn the conviction on the criminal side of things?

No it would not. If you want to challenge a criminal conviction you must invoke and follow the proper procedures.

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