Will newly enacted federal judge decisions retroactively apply to current state charges that have not been tried yet?

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The maximum for a violation of the Hobbs Act (18 USC 1951) is twenty years. A violation of 18 USC 924 (c) is a consecutive sentence id anywhere...

I have 2 strikes so how much time u think I can get

I do not understand the question. Since this is posted in federal crime you are probably asking about either the Armed Career Criminal Act or the...

Not only can you be charged, but you have been charged. The big question is can they prove it at trial. Hire a good criminal defense lawyer. A...

I need advice on my son situation ?

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How do I go about possibly finding a criminal defense lawyer for my boyfriend?

Attorneys who answer questions here are not allowed to solicit your business. You must contact them directly. Use the find a lawyer tab at the...

How can i get into the witness protection program?

Call the US Attorney's office that prosecuted the case. Do not post anything else about this online. There is a good chance the people...

Assuming this is a federal sentence (it is posted in federal crime) he will get 47 days per year if he has a GED or HS diploma. If he does not...

Lawful Stop? Officer knew my name before I was identified

Get a lawyer. Your lawyer can investigate this and other defenses. We have no way of knowing how the officer knew your name.

Is it possible in the criminal charges to have coded names?

Coded names in pleadings are used for two reasons. First, if the person's name is not known, a coded name will be used. Second, if the person is...