Is it legal for an inmate to be told of a plea and given 8 days to make up his mind? Don they have to give you 30 days?

While some prosecutors offices may have written plea policies, there is no legal right to a written plea or any amount of time to decide. I have...

Would a dismissed case affect my chances of getting a job¿

A dismissed charge can be considered by an employer. There is no way for us to tell if it will affect your job chances.

Can I do anything to help my husband

It takes about 6-8 weeks from sentencing for a federal inmate to show up on the inmate locator website. That website is...

The state is immune from lawsuit (meaning any suit you file will be dismissed) unless the action is based on one of the areas listed in the Maine...

Can I file a lawsuit

You can sue the robber for your lost wages, physical injury, fear, pain and suffering. The major problem with such a suit is that robbers tend not...

How would a favorable ruling for drivers in birchfield v north dakota affect a breath test refusal.

Birchfield is one of three combined cases pending in the US Supreme Court. The two ND cases deal with an implied consent statute statute that...

Both New York and Illinois are members of the Problem Driver Pointer System. They report violations and vehicle crimes such as DUI to each other. ...

What is my protection again the government denying me my rights as citizen of American and not having my freedom robbery from me

There is not enough information here to give you any answer other than the United States' and your state's constitutions protect your rights. You...

German citizen got speeding ticket in 1999 - never paid - now planning to visit New York in 2016 - Consequences?

It is likely that there is a warrant for your arrest in NY. Yes, you will probably be arrested. Hire criminal defense counsel in New York, in the...

Con current sentences federal and state

This is an area where there are lots of things that can go wrong. The most important factor is whether you were in federal or state custody when...