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It is a federal case and we need help finding a lawyer for his case out in Virginia.
answered on Nov 28, 2017
Hello. If you contact my office I can discuss with you. I handle federal criminal defense cases. Thank you.
Shaun Khojayan
800 274-4290
hw has been detained for over 1 year and has not had even a pretrial hearing and the federal prosecuter has pushed his clouer date back thrwe times and now its feb. he told my sons att. he had bigger fish to fry and i quote.
answered on Nov 14, 2017
If you waive your right to a speedy trial then the set trial date is proper. However, the AUSA can only in rare circumstances cause the trial to be delayed. You would have to object or move for a dismissal to preserve your objection. The specifics of the situation would have to be examined.
answered on Oct 28, 2017
No, sorry you cannot and should not contact the judge directly. However, your attorney can contact the AUSA to discuss your case early and not wait until the arraignment.
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answered on Oct 27, 2017
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My friend is indicted because a few people who were already indicted, said he sold them drugs. All are false. Doesn't there need to be more evidence?
answered on Oct 27, 2017
There does not need to a actual possession or a controlled buy in order to be indicted for example a conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance or the aiding and abetting the distribution of a controlled substance. All the elements of each crime still have to be proven beyond a reasonable... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2017
It depends on the terms of your probation and your particular case. For example, if the crime for which you are on probation involves hunting wildlife on federal lands then probation may include the condition that prohibits hunting including by bow. However, if you are generally asking whether... View More
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