Can I ask for Discovery 1 year after sentencing? Federal Case

Discovery was tendered to your attorney a part of the initial case. A good place to start is to ask that lawyer to review the discovery he/she was...

Can a defendant get what evidence was taken to the grand jury for the warrant or to start the investigation?

Your excellent question which focuses on the initial seed that started the investigation and that eventually led to the charges is a complex one. ...

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My husband is looking for an expongement and he has a felony in encouraging a child to commit a felony can that be exponged?

Local law will determine if a conviction is expugnable. Consult a local attorney who will review the record and advise on available options.

Simple assault getting back into trouble with in 6 months with a suspended sentence

Being accused of violating a previous court order is a serious matter. Many judges operate with the idea that one "break" is all a person gets. ...

Do I need a lawyer for self defense on simple battery summons? I am a nurse and need to fight this.

The answer to the question, "Do I need a lawyer?" is seldom if ever answered, "No, DIY is the best way to protect your legal rights if accused of a...

Can a defendant contact a prosecutor before trial and discuss that his/her arrest was based on a false police report?

The Prosecutors job is to Advocate FOR His Client not for you. Be aware and beware!

Sherriff refused to look into crime of harassment and computer sex crimes. Led to worse crime. No One seems to help

If the local law enforcement authority doesn't take the action you consider needed go to the state authorities. If the state law enforcement...

If I haven't been sentenced,but did take a plee ,can I still change my mind

A motion to vacate or withdraw the Plea of Guilty appears to be an option in the fact pattern you indicate. The basis of the motion needs to be...

Is it a state crime, or a federal crime to leave a threat of assault on someone's voicemail whom live out-of-state?

Good questions are sometimes difficult to respond to. Based on your fact pattern both federal and state jurisdiction appears to be present. If...

Can I file a motion to vacate a plea after prison and probation for a federal conviction?

Vacating the sentencing order that you indicate is not very likely. Contact a local experienced criminal defense lawyer to review your record and...