This is actually a follow up question. What would the cost of hiring atty. to write a sentencing memorandum? Federal Court.

You will need to contact attorneys to ask them the fee. The fee will be based on the amount of work involved, the number of possible arguments,...

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Who would I talk to about probation officers and courts abusing their power?

Phone make calls to other cities. Call your lawyer.

I have seen this before in a number of cases. The DEA is under no obligation to work with you. If they aren't accepting you now, it's unlikely they...

What will happen to my juvenile if she doesn't go to her arraignment hearing and leaves the state ? Will I have consequences?

Yes. You certainly can have consequences for you. Parents are required to accompany thier child to court. Yes, you can get in trouble if she...

Make sure he has a good lawyer. Her "recantation" will not dismiss the case.

Can the charges be changed?

Paperwork given to you by the police are not your charges. The police do not have the power to charge people with misdemeanors or felonies. Only...

Out of state move with pending juvenile charges (turns 18 in a week, hearing is a month out)

Be very very careful. She is likely being overseen by the probation department, if so, she may not move, especially out of state, without the...

I was caught shoplifting at Wal-Mart and have a court date. Is there any way to get out of going that's cheaper than the ticket?

If you hire an attorney, you may not have to go. Otherwise, failure to appear will result in a warrant.

My husbands release date is oct 1.the day of his release date could they just up and change it?

Yes. If he has violations while inside which effect his good time credits, or if they decide to release him early, the date can change.

Accused of shoplifting - no priors- what's the next best step?

If you or an attorney you hire do not show up to court, a bench warrant will be issued. You MUST go to court. You can get a public defender if you...