A co-defendant, in any criminal case, is another person who has also been charged by the State or the Government in your case. Often the co-defendant is charged with the same thing as you. You can be charged with more...
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Recent Posts by Ray C. Lopez, P.A.
How long can a federal investigation last?
A Federal investigation can last upwards of 5 years due to most Federal Statute of Limitations prohibiting the Government from charging or indicting someone after that time period. It is not unusual to see an indictment that lists dates of...
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How long do the police have to file drug charges?
The police sometimes conduct an undercover drug transaction through an undercover officer or police informant. In many of those instances, the target is arrested right away. Many other times, the police make no arrest because they may want to build...
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What are the steps in the Federal Criminal Process?
Steps in the Federal Criminal Process Federal court differs greatly from the process of being charged with a crime in State court. The biggest difference is if you plead guilty or are found guilty, you will not know what your...
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Can you be charged for drugs without possession?
Can you be charged for drugs without possession? You do not have to be in actual possession of drugs to still be charged with possession of drugs. In other words, you don’t need to be holding the drugs or even...
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