I practice in the IE, and can tell you that if they have not filed charges after 8 months, that is a good sign. You are not out of the woods yet...

Probably. Hire an attorney. Why not find one here on Avvo? Read the client reviews.

How can I appeal a strong robbery sentenced 18.9 years with no prior convictions and co defendent only gets 4 years

Yes, but you will need to find an attorney specializing in appeals.

What is the definition of hearsay?

An out of court statement offered for its truth. There are several exceptions to the rule.

My parole officer refuses to refer me to a drug program that meets my needs

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I was convicted of misdemeanor pc 245 in 1994...not a felony, why am I being denied a firearm. It carries a 10 year ban.

The feds have bans on domestic violence crimes and those were a dangerous or deadly weapon is involved.

If someone made a statement admitting to illegal drug use but did not take the drug, is there hope for a positive outcome?

It depends. There would need to be evidence independent of the statement for conviction, as required by the corpus delicti rule. In any case, you...

With the new Prop 47 Law what are the chances of my boyfriend getting released sooner?

He should speak with an attorney about this asap. Why not help him find one here on Avvo? Read the client reviews.

Something is not right here. Where is the attorney?

I recommend an attorney defend him. Why not help your boyfriend find one here on Avvo? Read the client reviews.