The district court judge will first look at the FRCP to see if there are any mandatory minimums. In ths case 924c requires a sentence of 5 years to...

My Niece was ordered to serve 31 months in a federal facility.

In all probability, your niece will be designated to a federal correctional facility in the very near future. The Bureau of Prisons will determine...

My boyfriend was just charged with residential burglary for stealing a laptop,

residential burglary is punishable by 4 to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and it is non-probationable. However, the state may...

Is that must to appoint attorney for minor retail theft of $65 in illinois ?

Based on your question, your sister appears to be facing a class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail. Assuming she does not have...

I have a warrant for my arrest my bond is $2500.00 to walk but im on parole what the worst that can happen?

The worst that could happen is that a parole hold has already been filed or, if not, that the State files a petition to violate you for a parole...

Violation of constitutional rights, under federal law, a person arrested to be in front of a judge within 48 hours?

This is a no brainer. The 48 Hour Rule states - After a warrantless arrest, Police must within 48 hours, obtain a Judge's independent...

Are there a specific number of years befor a warrent is stopped

The answer to this question depends on what type of warrant you are asking about. If you are asking about a search warrant the anwer is a...

What am i looking at to turn myself in

If you violated your probation and never went to court there may be a warrant out for your arrest. You're lucky that you haven't been arrested on...

Can I sue a district attorney for listening to a private conversation between me and my lawyer

In general, a prosecutor is likely to have immunity for actions pertaining to his job. However, even if there is no such immunity available, it is...

Husband's legal liability if wife is found guilty of embezzlement in WA state, criminal liability

You would have no criminal exposure, however, your joint assets would be at risk in order to make restitution. The same would hold true if your...