What does Senate Judiciary Committee Unanimously Passes Bill to Reduce Crack/Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity, really mean?

I don't know that it means anything until a final law is passed in congress. Perhaps you have the FAMM press release? If not, I am reprinting a...

Can i leave austrialia to move back to ireland with my kids without thier fathers my ex husbands premission

Greetings. I recommend that you consult with an Australian lawyer who handles family law matters. Unfortunately an American lawyer cannot advise...

Officer lied on report they had to dismiss case. Was my civil rights violated?

In discussing with a lawyer experienced with police misconduct, 1983 cases, it appears that you will also be able to show the damages you have...

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What questions should I ask a criminal atty before I hire him/her?

You will want to make sure the attorney has substantial experience with appellate practice. Look for an attorney who is a career criminal defense...

How much time should one serve in federal prision for selling 64 grams of cocaine to informant?

Anyone concerned will of course want to speak confidentially with an attorney experienced in federal criminal law. The following information is...

IF a person is indicted on a federal charge & was on probation before this target went out.

Generally, and not with regard to any particular state law, the idea of "new" criminal conduct violating probation is that a defendant is already...

My attorney did not inform me about the settlements he had proposed and also the settlement proposal from the opposing attorney.

The first question might be, what is the current status of the case? Is this a lawsuit that was filed, and the case is still pending? Is there...

Can a lawyer try to drop charges for illegally entering after deportation

It sounds as if your husband is being charged with a violation of 8 USC 1326, reentry after deportation. There might be defenses or challenges...

How much influence/control does a Federal agency have over a case they referred for possible criminal prosecution?

To follow up, if you are the subject of these potential criminal charges, and if you do not have an attorney, I strongly recommend that you consult...

What can a person plea when charged with wire & mail fraud & conspiracy? This is not drug related

Are you looking for possible resolutions to a pending federal wire fraud charge? Unfortunately "it depends on the facts", whether its a trial...