A mandatory minimum sentence is exactly what it says. It is mandatory so the judge must sentence a defendant to at least that sentence. However,...

Is it possible to hire a lawyer for federal time reduction sentenced?

Yes. You can hire your own lawyer to file a motion for a reduction of sentence due to a retroactive reduction of the sentencing guidelines by the...

What do I do when police refuse to investigate?

First, I do not recommend speaking with the state's attorney or the police if you are being investigated for a crime, especially if you do not have...

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Is it ethical to put a witness in the stand that has commited perjury previously?

The answer is yes and no. Yes. The person can be put on the stand, but no the person can not ethically be asked questions that the prosecutor...

Does the TSA run background checks on people flying domestic? Will they know whether or not a person is on parole?

It is not worth the risk of generating a parole violation when it is a simple matter for your friend to go back to court and seek the court's...

In 1990 in IL I received a ov for retail theft under $150, I received supervision. I am try to get a job at a hospital.

There is no way to know for certain whether it will affect your job offer. Supervision is not a conviction so it may not affect your job offer. ...

Early termination of supervision

Instead of writing a letter to your judge, you may be better served writing your attorney and asking him/her to file a motion for early termination.

If I already have a job and I am charged with a misdemeanor for carrying 2.4 oz of Marijuana, can my job find out?

It is possible. Your arrest is public information and the real issue is whether someone at your job consistently conducts a criminal background...

I was forced to admit to a crime under duress by the Chief of Police where I live and was incarcerated. How may I press charges?

You have the right to retain a new attorney if you are not satisfied with your current counsel. According to the information that you included in...

I am finished with probation with a class 2 felony of burglary as of 3/13/15, how do i go about getting expunge or sealing?

You can file for a pardon with the Prison Review Board and ask for an order requiring an expungement of your record if the pardon is granted. Here...