If a person is sentenced to 5 years in a federal prison for illegal re-entry then how much time would they actually serve?

Criminal defense lawyers typically say that a federal inmate will serve abotu 85 % of his or her sentence. However, the award of good time is...

Can my husband petition for me if he is currently awol?

This is actually an immigration law question. I am moving it to that area of avvo.

I have a question. my daughter has been bitten multiple times this year by another little boy at daycare

You say you have called your lawyer. Seeking advice in a formal consultation with an attorney is a good place to start, far better for a situation...

Nov. 8 2011 my parental rights was terminated. i did all of the familly plan guide lines they gave me and my case was open 15mth

You need to consult a family law attorney immediately to seek advice about how to proceed. That advice cannot be properly given on avvo because in...

What are my rights at the age of 17 to move out of my dads house

Ms. Brochstein gives an excellent answer. More simply put, at 17 you are a child. Your parents are still your parents and set the rules, as tweaked...

Does a PSR go off the number of drugs in the plea deal or the number found at the scene?

You really need to discuss this issue with your criminal defense lawyer.

What will happen after my husband was arrested and charged with burglary of a habitation from back in 2009?

From time to time we criminal defense lawyers run across cases that happened several years ago, were filed then, but the arrest did not happen...

I am on 10 yr felony probation. Am I going to get revoked for failing an ignition interlock from listerine twice?

Mouthwash? You really do need to get a lawyer to assist you with this situation.

If you are interested in a do it yourself project you may find forms in the law collection at the library. However, getting a name change from a...

Can you appeal a sentence after you accept

There is not enough detail here to answer specifically for your nephews case. To do that would require a complete review of the court's file. There...