Can my probation of 5 years be extended if restitution is not yet paid in full for a nonviolent felony . convicted in 1998.

You cannot be kept on probation indefinitely until all restitution is paid. After 5 years your probation should terminate and the restitution...

Give the 20K to a family member who can sign the bond (high level of trust needed here).

If an inmates has been sentence to 67 months in feraderal prision, who many months he will do in total?

Federal convictions result in a maximum credit for time served of 85%. The way that time is calculated, however, means that an inmate does...

I have a felony theft, check kiting in MD in 1996. Will I pass a background check for purchase of a firearm in PA?

No, a felon is prohibited by federal law from owning or possessing a firearm.

After being sentenced can a motion or request be filed to do time in county jail

This should have been requested at sentencing. In my state, CA, a defendant has a limited time to request a sentence modification. Consult a TX...

Chances of charges being pressed for Statutory Rape?

The DA's charging decision is discretionary. No one can tell you whether this will be charged or not. Sometimes an attorney's early intervention...

How to get a copy of my restraining order " los angeles superior court " ?

Normally you should be able to locate it with your first and last name and your date of birth. As far as I know you can't order your file online. ...

Can i get u visa?

You need the DA to sign a document identifying you as a victim of violent crime in order to get the visa. For more information schedule a...

Is there a good challenge; yet to be found relative to the federal SORNA law?

Counsel is right about the challenge to the law. However it only applies to the defendant in that case and the sole question is whether the...

What are the likely penalties for a misdemeanor for possession of marijuana in California?

You have been misinformed. There is no jail time for having less than an ounce of marijuana and the fine is $100. If the DA wants anything more...