My boyfriend was arrested for a gun charge and has been in the feds for 12 months. He has not been to court yet. Whats to happen

It is hard to understand what you mean by "has been in the feds." If he's in custody, then he needs a lawyer to get him a court date. If he's not...

My nephew 17 was given 145 years in jail with no parole can he fight the appeal to get less years and parole 2 murders 1 attemp.

This sounds like an effective sentence of Life without the possibility of parole, which was recently held to be illegal for persons who were minors...

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With DUI, although the penalties are mandatory, and are counted in hours, as the previous attorney mentioned, if you turn yourself in at the...

In court is anxiety, depression considered a violent disorder?

Anxiety, depression and agoraphobia do not indicate violent behavior. The prosecution has to prove conduct, and none of these disorders are...

For someone charged w/ criminal conspiracy & being associated w/ a gang, how long does it take for them to be sentenced? Length?

I represented a defendant in a conspiracy matter that took nearly three years before he was sentenced, but that was a case that was extraordinarily...

Is it too late for me to hire an attorney? Or should I just request restitution through City Attorney's office?

Restitution is required in all criminal actions where there is a victim under the "Victim's Bill of Rights." You need to contact the District...

Do I have to remain on Probation after I have completed all terms but urinalysis came up dirty?

Coming up dirty on a urinalysis test is a failure to complete the terms of probation.

I have a warrant but have not turned my self in , im afraid ill loose my job I have had for the last 5 yrs . i ned housearrest

Usually when you turn yourself in on a warrant, you are given a court date and the opportunity to show up for it. Showing up for booking is...

Misdemeanor diversion may be available, since your prior petty theft is more than five years old. You should hire an attorney.

Da wants to overturn a signed, accepted by the court plea agreement , our son plea DID NOT INCLUDE paying restitution upfront

Restitution, or a restitution fine, is required in all criminal cases in California, but it doesn't have to be paid up front. It sounds like your...