I was approached with some one he took my cellphone under the threat of a knife but it was not found with him when he was arrest

It is dependent on what the person is charged with and multiple other factors. Your attorney, the prosecutor should be able and willing to answer...

Is a discovery a pretty important thing for you to have before you go to court?

Discovery is an essential part of case analysis. Without an understanding of all the nuances of discovery and application to your specific case...

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Yes, the government is limited to and can not charge a person when the time stated in the applicable statute of limitations has passed. However,...

Is failure to report a crime and if one has the power to intervene but doesn't, would the person be charged with a criminal act

The decision to investigate and possibly file charges is made by the US Attorney's office in the jurisdiction where the event occurred. Based on...

The investigator assigned to my federal case attempted to intimidate me into taking a plea offer. Is this standard procedure?

Contact your court appointed attorney and infirm him of your concerns and if the investigator's actions. If a dialogue does not take place,...

What are the statute of limitations regarding mortgage fraud in Nevada?

The direct answer is 5 or 10 years. However, the actual calculation and application to a specific situation is seldom if ever direct. Legal...

Has Supplemental Sentence Credit began for IDOC offenders?

It appears that you have a good working knowledge of sentencing calculation. However is the watchword here. Legal analysis is not simple...

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Can a assault with a deadly weapon charge be expunged?

More information is necessary to respond to your inquiry. The first step is to obtain a complete set if all of your court records. An experienced...

My father is serving a 20 yr sentence in Federal prison, he will be deported to Mexico. Will he ever be able to come back usa?

Currently, this is unlikely. Immigration reform is a hot issue in our country and only time and politics will determine what the future holds.

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Yes, based on the information you provided in your inquiry an attorney client relationship was established. It is better and many times an...