Possession of a firearm by a felon is a type of state and federal charge that is relatively common in NC. These cases are often handled in a federal court, where they resolve much more quickly than other charges – often in just a few months. Since anyone with a felony on their record is not legally allowed to possess a firearm, this charge usually arises in situations where a…
Winston Salem federal criminal defense lawyer W. Scott Harkey recently participated in the Andrea Taylor Federal Sentencing Advocacy Workshop sponsored by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Defenders Services Office Training Division.
If you are accused of committing a misdemeanor offense on federal land, you likely received a United States District Court Violation Notice. The charging document looks like a speeding ticket. It lists the date of offense, offense charged, place of offense, description of the offense, and your personal information.