I have a federal drug conspiracy case and I wanted to know if I was in for 6 months of a 6 year investigation. Can I be charged.

If it is proven that you were part of criminal conspiracy, you are responsible for all criminal acts done in furtherance of the conspiracy after...

Is possession or distribution of stolen property, the same as receiving stolen property?

Mr. Levin is correct--the same code section.

What is a 995 motion , I'm a victim of child abuse from my father when I was a teenager

If you are referring to Penal Code section 995, it is a motion that a defendant can bring after the preliminary hearing to challenge the finding...

There is question that as of December 2013 a new law will be passed changing 85% to 65%. is this true?

This rumor has been floating around for a while. It is not true.

Should I hire a lawyer before going to Court house?

Yes, you should. These are serious charges. Speak to some attorneys and find out what your rights are and what defenses are available. Many of...

If a person is guilty of exposure in the UK, but not required to register as a sex offender, will he have to register in the US?

This is an important and complex enough issue that you should speak with an attorney to guide you through the process. Many of us on Avvo provide...

I got rated and narcotics was found but i was released does that mean no charges were filled is been over a month

Consider consulting an attorney or hiring one to monitor the situation for you. Charges could still be filed. Many of us on Avvo provide a free...

You should consult an attorney who will know what to do to get to the bottom of what has happened. Many of us on Avvo provide a free consultation....

Whats the cost to hire a lawyer to get off informal probation

Mr. Cernyar is correct. You can try to terminate probation early, but you should consult an attorney to help you. Many of us on Avvo provide a...

Misdemeanor dropped to detention only

My colleagues are correct. Based on what you describe, if anything it will show up as a detention only.