I wanna enlist in the armed forces but i am on probation for a year. do you think a will drop my probation so i can join?

The short answer: "It depends". Key factors include: - Your performance on probation so far. - The recommendation of the probation officer. -...

Based on these facts, you have committed fraud but there are extenuating circumstances. A few points: - Absent additional facts, you have not...

Can I have a career in law enforcement if I have an expunged juvenile record?

Yes, you can have a career in law enforcement, but whether your record was "expunged" has little impact. Law enforcement can usually access even...

Will a plea of no contest to 2 counts of misdmeanor assault with deadly weapon be cause for removal?

The answer depends on a number of factors, including your prior criminal history, which particular subsection of the assault statute to which you...

Which security-level prison would someone go to for federal DUI and marijuana possession charges?

For a sentence of less than a year on a misdemeanor, in most places you would most likely serve the sentence in your local county prison, many of...

Can you tell me what it means when a Grand Jury has tabled a case?

Like the previous attorney to answer your question, I have not heard the term "tabling" referring to an indictment - the usual term used is...

Discussing someone else's case

Whether appropriate or not, it is legal unless there is a specific court order forbidding the contact. Your caution is understandable and correct...

Felon hunting on his own property

Even though your boyfriend's felony conviction is from a long time ago, federal law (Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)) and most state...

What is the federal sentencing for permitting drug abuse?

The previous poster is correct. Federal sentencing is a multi-step process. First a guideline range - the suggested sentence - has to be computed....

Can a convicted felony have a firearm permit

The previous post is correct that the federal firearms laws (Title 18, United States Code, Section 922) prohibit a former felon from possessing a...