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What's the Difference Between Federal and State Prison in San Diego?

What’s the Difference Between Federal and State Prison in San Diego?

Most people assume “prison is prison.” You get convicted, you go away, and the only...

Can I Get Bail in a Federal Criminal Case in San Diego?

Can I Get Bail in a Federal Criminal Case in San Diego?

The federal bail system works nothing like what most people expect from California state court....

What Are the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and How Do They Work?

What Are the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and How Do They Work?

Most people assume a federal judge looks at the crime, looks at the defendant, and picks a...

What Are the Penalties for Federal Gun Charges in San Diego?

What Are the Penalties for Federal Gun Charges in San Diego?

Most people charged with a firearms offense in California assume they’re dealing with state...

Why Was My Case Moved to Federal Court in San Diego?

Why Was My Case Moved to Federal Court in San Diego?

Most people assume their criminal case “moved” to federal court because someone decided...

What's the Difference Between State and Federal Drug Charges in San Diego?

What’s the Difference Between State and Federal Drug Charges in San Diego?

The courthouse where your drug case is filed may matter more than the drugs themselves. A defendant...

Will an Arrest Show Up on a Background Check Before Conviction in San Diego?

Will an Arrest Show Up on a Background Check Before Conviction in San Diego?

Most people assume that because they haven’t been convicted of anything, an arrest...

How Long Can San Diego Jail Hold You Before Charges?

How Long Can San Diego Jail Hold You Before Charges?

Most people assume the police have 48 hours to charge someone or let them go. That’s close,...

Can You Leave the Country While Out on Bail?

Can You Leave the Country While Out on Bail?

Most people assume that posting bail means they’re free to go about their lives. That’s...

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