If federal grand jury return an indictment, will it stay active against the defendant all his life?

Yes. Once indicted it doesn't go away unless it is dismissed . It would not be dismissed because the person has evaded arrest.

Can I help a friend legally (write a letter to the judge, etc.) when he or she has been charged with nine felonies?

You cannot write to the judge, but you can give the defendants attorney character letters to submit to the court.

If his first two were strikes, and none of those were "striken" at sentencing in this case, then yes.

I have a friend fighting a drug, and weapons charge. She has a gang inhancment hanging over her head.

She needs a lawyer. San Bernardino courts are very tough, especially with gang allegations. I've seen some crazy things happen in San Bernardino...

On probation, will I be able to have a firearm in my possession?

Typically only felony convictions and misdemeanors relating to violence prohibit gun possession. However, if one of the conditions of probation is...

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Is misuse of a credit card device a felony

Credit card fraud is a felony in the state and in federal courts.

Is it illegal for my ex to take money from an account that is not joint? (writing a check and signing my name for money)

Signing someone else's name and passing it off as that persons name is a federal crime.

Hello, About 2 years ago I got into about 10-12 thousand dollars debit during a psychotic episode . how to get it let go

You should post this in a bankruptcy or other debt relief area, it is not related to criminal defense.

It depends. Some forms of diversion are convictions, some aren't. You didn't go to court because your lawyer can appear for you. If you were...

Why would a judge recuse themselves from an assault case involving a son beating up his mother?

Judges recuse themselves for many reasons, they may know someone involved, they may be related to one of the lawyers or police officers, they may...