I recently heard about the early release of thousands of federal inmates. Why is this? Did a bill pass?

Based on Amendment 792 to the sentencing guidelines, Title 28 U.S.C. 3582(c) and Title 28 U.S.C. Section 994 the sentencing guideline table was...

Your conviction will show up but the record will indicate that your plea was with drawn and the charge(s) were dismissed.

Can you violate probation at a hearing that is set after the probation is already expired?

Yes, provided two things have occurred. First, the violation must have occurred with in the time frame of your probation. Second, the petition to...

CAN I PETITION CALIFORNIA CRIMINAL COURT FOR A DISMISSAL ON A CONVICTION OF ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON, NOT A FIREARM (BAT)?

Pursuant to PC 1203.4 you can petition for a dismissal of your case provided it is not excluded as an offense that you can get a dismissal of. It...

Which one has a more future serious consequences on a person's criminal record?

Both are probably just as serious to a potential employer depending on the job you are seeking, whether security clearance is needed to be hired...

Why would your public defender on the one hand say she couldn't help you because she has too many cases and on the other hand be upset about the...

I need to know if federal law requires federally insured banks to make change to A-N-Y-O-N-E who walks in and asks them to.

This is not a federal criminal question. In fact, it is not even a criminal question.

(Nevada Federal Case) Will Federal Case Be Reopened (Grace Period)?

There is no such thing as a grace period. It is clear that you do not understand what is going on with your "friend's" case. If a federal...

My brother was arrested with charges of drug trafficking crack cocaine. Is it possible to get him off or not.

Anything is possible. The issue here is whether it is realistic. ANd no attorney can answer this question without knowing the facts and/or...

Can a dismissed federal indictment (felony) for drug trafficing be reopened after being dismissed 10 years later?

If the case was dismissed without prejudice and it involves an outgoing conspiracy that continued before and after the date of dismissal of the...