In my experience, it depends on the nature of the charge and federal district where the indictment was issued. For example, indictments alleging...

Is there a way to get rid of out of state holds before second arraignment while being held for a federal crime?

It is unlikely. Often the feds will proceed with its case first and force the defendant to deal with the state charges afterwards. This can cause...

My mother is in a Nursing Home and has been diagnosed with Advanced dementia. She wants to leave the Nursing home and go live

You should closely review the POA with an experienced attorney, since your mother may have limited the scope of the powers granted to her step...

If you can prove your allegations, it is likely that you have a viable case based upon multiple legal theories. You should consult with an...

My boyfriend was recently caught with a loaded hand gun (.45) and crack cocaine (7grams) and he is currently on probation.

Your boyfriend is facing some serious time, and, in my experience, the chance of him getting a plea deal that drops some of the charges in slim,...

Can you appeal a judge's sentencing outcome in a federal fraud case?

If your change of plea occurred because of a plea agreement and your case arose in the Eastern District of California, chances are you have waived...

This a difficult question to answer without much more information. Generally speaking, a motion to attack or set aside a federal conviction must be...

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Can my husband file a 2255 even though he took a plea deal in federal court?

It depends on whether or not the plea agreement included a waiver of appeal and collateral attack of the conviction. You need to talk to an...

I was charged with embezzlement but released on OR; what sentence am I looking at?

You need a lawyer, and you need one now. There are a host of variables that must be considered before any competent lawyer can answer your questions.

Is it Criminal, White Collar, or Federal offense if you put false information on a birth certificate? Is it considered Fraud,

Whether or not the mere act of putting false information on a birth certificate is an actual federal offense is besides the point. Doing so...