Legal Question in Criminal Law in Indiana

Re: Curious

Whether this case is a state of federal matter, it will all turn on the evidence which authorities have in trying to back their allegations.

Given the nature of the charges in your email, it does not mean that he had to be as involved as the others, but did or provided some type of assistance in furtherance of the criminal activity charged against him. These cases usually take a little time to review for a clearer picture. Depending on whether it's a state case of federal will also impact the discovery process. Yet, this information will be crucial in building a defense. If this person has an alibi for time periods in question, it should be advanced if the facts and evidence to suppot it exist.

While everyone is entitled to reasonable bail, there are some exceptions to the rule based on risk of flight as well as others. After representing a great number of people in such cases, it's my view that the federal system is the worst in this regard. It is only too often that many find themselves in jail to the very end of the case even if the result is an aquittal ( not guilty ). He must discuss all this with his attorney. If he doesn't have one, he needs to retain one ASAP. If he cannot afford one, he can request the court to appoint one. The defendent should not speak with or give any information to authorities unless an attorney is with him. The state or federal authorities have already made up their minds and are not looking to help him. So, he should not allow himself to be fooled by them as they will try to do. They will say that they will do what they can for him if he "cooperates". They are not his friends, they do not care about him. They are only interested in one thing and one thing only, a conviction. I've found that with too many of them the truth is of little consequence.

Help your friend find an attorney, but also be aware it will have a substanial cost involved. I wish you both the very best of luck in this matter.