Yes, you need a lawyer. Reckless driving is not an infraction. Instead, it is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine....

My friend is on parole , he was picked up by DEA and now in prison with USM HOLD , what does this mean

Because there is no "parole" in the federal system, I can only presume your friend was on parole for a state offense. If there is a US Marshall's...

How to handle subpoena situation for federal grand jury (scared)

Any attorney assigned to represent you will not be permitted in the Grand Jury room to hear your testimony. The only way the attorney will know...

What does it mean when a paper is attached but with someone else name on it ?

I'd think there was some form of clerical error or mistake.

5k1

The Safety Valve and a 5K motion generally serve the same purpose. That is, to allow the Court to sentence below the mandatory minimum. The...

Offense level 21, pre sentence, PSR

First off: You should be asking your attorney these questions! He or she will be in a much better position to answer your questions. Generally,...

No contact order violation possibilities?

Does the no contact order prohibit you from being within a certain distance of your friend? If so, and you voluntarily violate the order, you may...

My friend was arrested for felony drugs, after a month the charges were dropped, but now there is a U.S. Marshal hold on him

If there is a "U.S. Marshal" hold in place, your friend has been charged with federal crimes. Oftentimes the state will drop its charges when...

(Federal Court) U.S. Pretrial Services Office (Western District of Michigan)

I believe you posted a similar question not too long ago. You should contact the Pretrial Services Office and request the information. You could...

Is there an expiration on federal criminal forfeiture orders?

Typically, I am now seeing forfeiture orders that do not expire. Even though you may "never be able to repay," the government has the ability to...

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