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Q: i have a bad conduct discharge though a general courts martial 128 agg assault my charges dont apperar on record

am i felon in the eyes of civilain/federal court systems? *article 128 aggravated assault.

Patrick Korody
Patrick Korody
answered on Feb 3, 2017

If convicted of an Art 128 Aggravated Assault at a general court-martial, absolutely. However, it may be that the results of your trial were not entered into the correct database.

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Q: Can a 19 year old felony be used in federal court to consider me a career offender
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jan 18, 2017

See: https://www.justice.gov/usam/criminal-resource-manual-1032-sentencing-enhancement-three-strikes-law

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Q: When plea for a gun charge was dismissed can federal pick up charges to be charged again

Can the federal government charge me again for a gun possession charge that was thrown out in county court and dismisses in full satisfaction on indictment and time was servers for the drugs

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Dec 12, 2016

Res Judicata principles may apply, but the first issue is whether the gun charge was ever judged on the merits prior to it being dismissed. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal... View More

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