InspodeklawgroupbyTodd A. SpodekUnderstanding the Co-Signer Process on an Appearance Bond in Federal CourtWhen a Federal Judge or Magistrate sets bail for a defendant and requires only a personal guarantee from one or more financially…Oct 11, 2021Oct 11, 2021
InspodeklawgroupbyTodd A. SpodekRule 20 Transfer in Federal CourtRule 20, Fed. R. Crim. P., provides for the transfer of criminal cases among districts for the limited purposes of acceptance of guilty or…May 13, 2022May 13, 2022
InspodeklawgroupbyTodd A. SpodekUnderstanding a Superseding Indictment in Federal CourtUnder the law, an indictment cannot be “amended” once it has been returned by the grand jury because it would violate the defendant’s Fifth…May 9, 2022May 9, 2022
InspodeklawgroupbyTodd A. SpodekVenue in Federal Criminal CasesA federal defendant has a right to be tried in a forum where the crime was committed. See Article III, Section 2, Constitution of the…May 9, 2022May 9, 2022