Why why did the feds pick up someone on a state charge in convicting him of possession of a handgun and he has co-defendant?
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Answered on May 25, 2021
Although he is charged with possession of a gun, the codefendants may be charged in the same indictment with other crimes related a jointly...
My cousin is. Confidential informant working for for the federal police ?how is that possible?
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Answered on May 25, 2021
It's not unusual for persons on probation or parole to work as informants so that they can continue to seek consideration for their existing or...
Is there any chance of probation and how much time do I have to see my family after the sentencing hearing?
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Answered on May 21, 2021
First, yes you will receive a 3-point reduction in the offense level pleading guilty and accepting responsibility for the offense. Second, yes...
Probation
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Answered on May 21, 2021
The terms of your probation should be explicitly laid out in the J&C. If you believe that conditions are being enforced that are not part of your...
Is becoming homeless while on district level probation a violation?
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Answered on May 18, 2021
As a practical matter, becoming homeless will seldom result in a violation. However, it is important that you contact your PO right away and inform...
Can a person who is on felony probation and parole be released after getting new charges if they aren't sentenced for them ?
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Answered on May 16, 2021
The short answer is yes. The pending charges have nothing to do with the violation sentence. However, it's possible another violation will be...
Can a person facing federal charges purchase a home?
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Answered on May 16, 2021
There is nothing in the law that prohibits a person who is facing federal charges from buying a home. The more important issue is whether the...
If your indicted do they put you in jail?
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Answered on May 15, 2021
You are not put in jail simply because you have been indicted. You can certainly be arrested and detained pending a bail hearing, at which time the...
If a person is arrested on oct 17 of 2020 and goes to court Jan 7 to be sentenced in court to 10 months when is the release day?
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Answered on May 15, 2021
Assuming he has been in continuous custody since the date of his arrest, the sentence calculation begins as of October 17, 2020; so his release...
Trial is coming up in 29 days my current attorney isn’t doing his job defending me and I feel lost and confused?
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Answered on May 14, 2021
It's imperative that you are completely comfortable with your legal representation before you go to trial or plead guilty. If you are being...