The expunged convictions will show up when the hiring government runs an NCIC (National Criminal Information Clearinghouse) check. The NCIC...

Possible minimum punishments in federal court

Same answer as your last question, which I've reposted below. The $25,000 does not increase the mandatory minimum sentence, but it makes it very...

Federal Minimum

There are two different numbers to be concerned with. The first is the statutory mandatory minimum - this is the minimum sentence the judge could...

If a person is being falsely accused how can he prove he's innocent?

I cannot emphasize it enough - listen to Mr. Marshall and not the first response - do *NOT* talk to the police unless you have your own criminal...

Can a california fed probation officer choose to violate you or do they have to present all charges to the fed couts?

While it is up to the Court do decide whether a violation actually occurred, probation officers have a large amount of discretion in deciding...

What can happens if you are arrested from drinking and driving and you are ilegal or imigran?

Your friend needs 2 lawyers - a criminal defense attorney and an experienced immigration attorney. Do not go to a "notario" or an attorney who...

How can someone be convicted of a crime?

Mr. Kaman is correct - 3 witnesses plus the defendant's own confession is more evidence than most cases that result in conviction. If your friend...

Immigration arrest

Mr. Marshall is correct. I cannot emphasize this enough - get an immigration attorney right away! Find one who specializes in the complex area of...

Dismissed conviction

The conviction will show up in multiple ways when the government conducts the background check for your security clearance, such as in the NCIC...

Psilocybin

Mr. Marshall's answers are correct for state law. Under federal law, a person who provided someone else with a controlled substance, such as...