Why do the feds need a grand jury to file an indictment?

The Fifth Amendment requires indictments issue from a grand jury. Even though a person may be arrested, for example, because of a criminal...

How long do I have to appeal a dismissed Lift of Stay judgement to the 5th circuit, dismissed as moot,

14 days in a criminal proceeding.

1 month is a reasonable timeframe.

Seeking a pro bono lawyer for representation in a federal case.

Due to the cost of defending a federal criminal case, it is unlikely you will find an attorney willing to take your case pro bono. I recommend...

What is a federal pending warrant

It sounds like this is a new case. Speak to his defense attorney for assistance on this.

I was convicted of a federal crime in 2001, I was 18 years of age. Can I remove my felony because I was under 21?

Follow Mr. Wallace's advice and compare your situation to the applicable statute.

My best friend plead guilty to drug conspiracy for meth last month. Its a federal case. how much time is she looking at?

To determine the applicable advisory range, we need to know what criminal history category she's in, the base offense level for her conduct, and...

Ask your attorney. I doubt there is a reason your school would actively look at criminal records of enrolled students.

Can Robert Joe Halderman have his case thrown out? He was charged with blackmailing and extorting David Letterman.

Focus on the commas in the statute. The law prohibits a person, who threatens to inform or as consideration for not informing, from demanding or...

How can my husband prove he didn't know they were stolen goods if he can't produce the evidence?

Agreed. He needs to hire an attorney immediately. He should not speak to police, or anyone, about the case until he's represented by counsel.