Attorney Ray C. Lopez was able to obtain a rare dismissal of Federal Indictment for his client in a two-year case....
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Attorney Ray Lopez Obtains Rare Dismissal of Federal Indictment
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Mandatory Minimum of 15 Years Reduced to Probation Only
Client facing a minimum mandatory 15 years prison in State Court and 5 years minimum mandatory prison in Federal court receives probation only sentence. Our client was charged with helping move a large shipment of cocaine from Puerto Rico that...
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What are the Four Types of Witnesses?
Typically the Four Types of witnesses are: Lay witness Expert witness Character witness Secondary witness Lay Witness A lay witness is the most common type of witness. This can be anyone from any walk of life who observed something that...
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Joint Trials for Criminal Co-Defendants
What is a joint trial for criminal co-defendants? When two or more people are charged with committing the same crime together, it is probable that they will go to trial together. This is because it saves the court from wasting...
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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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