There is not a rule, with the exception of the application of the statutes of limitations, that governs the length of a federal investigations. ...

Does the USAA ever just drop the charges if there is clear and concise proof that the alleged victim out and out lied?

Attempting to change the decision to charge (and request a dismissal) is an extremely difficult and seldom achieved endeavor. A complete review of...

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Retrial or pardon?

A review of the entire record of proceedings by an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer who is also has experience with military cases is...

Under 28 USC 1332, is a corporation registered as foreign in a given state considered "incorporated"/ domiciled there?

A registered foreign corporation is allowed to do business in the registered state based on its incorporation in the foreign state. It is by...

Posting a letter to the sentencing judge is not a proper way to address the concept of a sentence modification. A 2255 motion or an appeal, if...

Credibility Of A Felon

Beauty like credibility is in the eye of the Beholder. The Beholder in criminal cases is a complex combination of the rules of evidence and the...

You can provide information to the government of the suggested illegal activity. Be aware as my AVVO colleagues have indicated that providing...

Is it legal to just use hearsay in a sex crime or do they have to have actual evidence?

Hearsay is admissible if an exception to the hearsay rule applies. There are common law and statutory exceptions. Evidence that is sometimes...

What evidence would a diner owner look at when he is investigating embezzlement

Vendettas may be based on fact or fiction or a mixture of the two. Embezzlement is investigated via simple and complex methods. An example of a...

Someone has admitted to me ONLY that she has stolen money from her company. How can she avoid going to prison?

Contact and retain a criminal defense lawyer ASAP. Early representation in most matters but certainly in the matter you suggest in your question...