Am I going to be federally indicted?

I certainly would not assume they aren't proceeding with a case against him. Much better to assume the opposite and be prepared. As my colleague...

Can I get in legal trouble for receiving illegal mail?

Depending on the nature of the ID, it sounds a lot like aiding and abetting the use of a counterfeit public document; possibly contributing to the...

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Will a trial be delayed if you are appealing to Circuit Ct. a motion to sever trials in Federal Criminal Court?

Yes, all trial court proceedings will be stayed until the appellate court returns jurisdiction to the District Court.

There is really no way to know for what reasons the DA has pushed your case back a little bit. It may simply be that one of her or his witnesses is...

Can I remove a Criminal Matter As A Defendant From State Court To Federal Court ?

You can't remove a criminal case from state to federal court. it's a different government that is charging you with a crime. If you were injured by...

General speaking how long does a federal appeal take?

It varies tremendously from appeal to appeal, depending on the complexity and the number of times that each party may move for an extension of time...

Who decides what crimes are federal and which are state? Is it possible to be moved back to state court?

Federal and state prosecutors often act completely independently and there is often no rhyme or reason to why once chooses to charge a defendant...

My indictment was sealed for my trial. is there any way for my attorney to see my grand jury indictment

An attorney can move the court to see a sealed indictment or transcript of grand jury proceedings. Generally, "[p]arties seeking grand jury...

Normally, I would not think this would be a problem for you. However you always want to be careful when you are on probation or supervised release,...

Hello Attorneys, my husband has been charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, federal jurisdiction has picked

This is actually a very complex charge and the amount of time that a convicted felon can face for possession of a firearm is a function of a lot of...