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My mother passed on 8/23/15. I tried to take over the payments of her home considering I am her only living heir and those checks were sent back to me untouched. I went to court on 2/28/17 over foreclosure, tried to speak to the judge and he shut me up fast stating we were there for a... View More 
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answered on May 17, 2017
Your case does not have anything to do with criminal law. More than likely the insurance policy was paid for by the lender who held the note and deed of trust, which undoubtedly paid to the first lienholder prior to anything going to the homeowner. You may be able to make a complaint with the... View More
Was sentenced under 100:1 law for drug conspiracy. When sentencing law changed, case was never reviewed for new sentencing. Now, still serving time under 100:1. What are you suggestions? Also the Hinkle vs. US seems to be an appeal that would apply also. Please advise.
answered on Nov 7, 2016
A case usually is not automatically reviewed. You should consult local counsel to determine if you have any rights for a modification. What I think you're alluding to is the Fair Sentencing Act. But Hinkle v. US is a 5th Circuit case that would not be binding on the 4th Circuit (Maryland).... View More
What should i do what can i do
What evidence do i need and could investigation be confidential
answered on Aug 25, 2016
You need to report it to the police immediately. You are not responsible for proving it, that is the police department's job. When you report it to the police, you may ask that your identify be kept confidential, and they may or may not do so. You could report it to the child abuse hotline,... View More
Or federal warrants be placed against you for their actions?
answered on May 13, 2015
You may not be charged with a crime, but you may be taken into custody until the defendant is located. Also, if the U.S. Attorney believes and can prove it to a grand jury you could be charged as an accessory to the the absentia.
My practice is devoted to federal criminal litigation and... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2013
It depends on who is supplying the background report. If you suffer any negative consequences from the use of background report information, you should consult with an attorney in your area.
And three other counts. His appointed attorney has withdrawn from the case this past week and mailed my huband the plea bargn. I saw on Pacer that the judge did not appoint the recommended lawyer by my husbands first lawyer and he was appointed an attorney who specializes in civil, family law,... View More
answered on May 13, 2015
Dear Wife,
i serve on the Federal Defender's Panel for the Northern District of Alabama and practice federal criminal in other states as well. it is not uncommon for a federal defender to have more than one practice area. i can assure that if the lawyer was on a federal panel of... View More
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