If you have a case that is being taken federal, will you likely get a shorter sentence because it's federal?

Sentences are usually longer in federal court for drug offenses. There are ways to eliminate the mandatory minimum sentence (such as safety valve),...

Your husband can ask to have his statement added to a police report, but that does not appeal or change the rest of the report or the other...

If you are paying restitution as part of a criminal sentence, then you have to get your sentence changed in order to change the total amount of...

The money should not become taxable by the U.S. merely because you are carrying it. If it is taxable for some other reason, such as if you owe the...

What is the statue of limitations on an appeal . How long do they have to file the paperwork its been 9 mnth since appeal.

Since you say it has been months since the appeal, it is not clear what you are asking, whether you mean the deadline to file the notice of appeal,...

Got a yr. Probation didn't finish it for a class b misdemeanor 11 yrs ago. Is it still out there

Best way to know for sure would be to have a lawyer research the court records for you.

Base offense level would at least be 20-26 but can go up from there based on other factors. It depends partly on whether his felonies qualify as...

I will assume, as have some of my colleagues, that by offense level you mean the base offense level under the sentencing guidelines. The base...

Do I need a lawyer fo file for divorce if both parties are 100% in total agreement

Technically, you do not have to hire an attorney in order to get divorced. You are free to represent yourself. However, even if you and your spouse...

I'm going to ask for a public defender on embezzlement case

You can ask for a public defender if you can't afford an attorney. Generally, you will be asked to provide some information about your finances...