Posted 3/29/2014 by Mark Miclette
It was hard enough to get arrested and charged, but your lawyer now says the Feds are stepping in. This might mean the charges are going to be upgraded to federal charges. There are four common reasons for federal authorities stepping in. Definit... Read more
Posted 3/26/2014 by Mark Miclette
You aren’t sure what to expect and truth-be-told, you are scared. The following tips will help you navigate your time in prison with as little trouble as possible. Keep to yourself. As you settle into the prison and learn your way around, you will... Read more
Posted 3/26/2014 by Mark Miclette
You’ve been charged with a federal crime and it appears that you might do some time in a federal prison. Get organized before you go. Make lists of reading material. Most federal prisons allow you to receive magazines and books that are sent dire... Read more
Posted 3/20/2014 by Mark Miclette
You have been on probation for a while and never had the probation officer show up at your house requesting entry, but it will likely happen soon. Even if you have done nothing wrong, this can be nerve-wracking. There are several reasons for a home v... Read more
Posted 3/20/2014 by Mark Miclette
Once your boyfriend was convicted, he was evaluated for sentencing and now he must go to a federal prison camp. While still part of the federal prison system, these camps are fundamentally different from the higher security facilities in the followin... Read more
Posted 3/20/2014 by Mark Miclette
Whether you were engaged before he went to prison, or he popped the question once he got home, you are eager to get on with the wedding. Being under provisional release doesn’t have to cause your fiancé to postpone the wedding if things are handled ... Read more
Posted 3/20/2014 by Mark Miclette
You bailed him out after the arrest, but he has a looming court date and the district attorney is talking about jail time for your boyfriend. Only an attorney can advise him on his individual case, but some judges allow alternatives to incarceration ... Read more
Posted 3/20/2014 by Mark Miclette
In most states, when you are behind on your probation fees and court costs, they can put you in jail. Will they? That depends. Probably not for a while in most cases. Judges are quick to point out that probation is a privilege. When you first met... Read more
