What's the next step? Should we hire a attorney?

If the cases were only pending and then were dismissed, they did not add "points" or impact the criminal history score at all. The PSI should still...

It is possible to violate for substances that the state deems legal, but the feds deem illegal. You should discuss the specific situation with your...

You should immediately report the fraud and theft to law enforcement authorities, such as your local police department or FBI field office.

Can you be on probation and not have a probation officer?

Yes. It's known as informal probation, where you are not required to report to an officer, but must still comply with certain conditions and...

Most likely not. The bar for withdrawing a guilty plea is very high. Short of showing prosecutorial misconduct or possibly ineffective assistance...

What does new conduct mean

"New conduct" refers to new criminal conduct (i.e., not merely a probation violation). Often, the state will drop the charges of the new criminal...

IIs simple posesion of a firearm a VIOLENT felony that can keep me from getting an FID CARD after 5yrs pass?

The possession of a firearm is generally not considered a violent felony under federal law. That being said, it may still be illegal for someone to...

In federal court, the PSI takes on much more importance than in state court. The federal probation office will conduct an extensive investigation...

When an federal inmate has an immigration hold on account of their non-citizen status, they are not eligible for early release to a half-way house...

How long will I have to wait to see a judge? How long will they sentence me if they do?

The time you do will depend on several factors, including the grade of the violation. Since this is a repeat violation, the probation office may...