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When will I know if I will be arrested by the FBI?
Asked on Nov 02nd, 2011 on Criminal Law - New York
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I got in trouble with a laser pointer last night, but they didn't arrest me or file charges. I only gave a statement to the FBI agent. He talked to the pilots for a while after and the police din't report anything.
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When they come knocking on your door.
Answered on Jul 03rd, 2013 at 2:15 AM
Jacob P. Sartz
You should retain a federally licensed criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Or, if they issue a warrant and if you are arraigned, request the court to appoint you an attorney at the public's expense.
Answered on Nov 04th, 2011 at 10:43 AM
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When you are arrested or you receive a summons in the mail to appear in court. I would recommend consulting with an attorney.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 5:25 PM
Samuel H. Harrison
Law enforcment doesn't politely call ahead and give you warning. You will know when they knock on the door and ask you to come with them.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 3:27 PM
If it is a federal charge, it will be brought only after a grand jury indictment. This could take a while. You may wish to have an attorney make inquiry as to whether they are going to pursue the matter any further.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 3:08 PM
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In general, you will not know until you get arrested. It is not the policy of an arresting agency to give warning of an arrest. Otherwise, individuals might work hard at avoiding arrest by fleeing or otherwise. I hope that this was helpful.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 2:56 PM
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You may not know for a very long time - they can take their time.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 2:24 PM
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There is no way to really "know" except if they show up with a warrant to arrest you. They will prepare a report and present it to the prosecutors to determine if charges will be filed.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 2:20 PM
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They can keep the file open for 2 years. Best to lay low.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 1:39 PM
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You may want to contact an attorney to follow-up and to advise you further. Do not try to initiate contact with any agency or further discuss the case without the advise of counsel.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 1:26 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
When they come to arrest you at least. An attorney could call and see if they are going to issue a warrant. If so the attorney would take you in to get surrender on the warrant.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 1:25 PM
I had one of the first cases of this violation that was prosecuted in Long Beach. That person was not arrested that day but was about a week later. This is a felony and as such there is a statute of limitations that starts running from the time of the incident. They may charge you any time within three years. However, if they are going to charge you with this it should happen within 8 weeks.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 1:21 PM
You won't know until the charges are actually filed. Your were foolish to have spoken to the agent. You have the right to remain silent, and you should not have waived that right.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Daniel Kieth Martin
First I must say that the conduct is very serious and you must never do it again. With that being said, I was young and reckless once to so I understand. There are various punishments for this conduct depending on whether you are charged in state court or federal court. The punishment in Federal court is five years in prison. California penal code section 247.5 punishes this conduct with a sentence to local jail or state prison for 16 months, 2 years or 3 years.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 12:48 PM
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Federal investigations are often conducted under seal. You may not have any indication of a case proceeding against you until the FBI shows up at your door. If you are arrested or taken for questioning, you should immediately request an attorney and refuse to answer any questions.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 12:37 PM
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There is not enough information in your question to give you a complete answer. However, the basic answer is that they will sometimes give the chance to turn yourself in but most of the time they will just arrest you and you will know as it happens. Hire an experienced criminal defense attorney that does work in federal court (which is drastically different than state court).
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 12:34 PM
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It can take a considerable time before the charges will be filed if it is considered to be a sufficient violation of the law. See an attorney if you are contacted.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 12:32 PM
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When they show up at your door. The feds take pointing a laser at a plane very seriously. You may be in big trouble. I suggest you retain a good criminal defense attorney.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 12:31 PM
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1) Hire a lawyer to interface with the U. S. Attorney's office; Do NOT do this yourself. 2) Stop making statements to cops. In the history of the American criminal justice system it has never helped anyone and they will distort it to make you look guilty. 3) Remember, the police/prosecutors, etc are NOT your friend. They want to convict you. Never, never, never make a voluntary statement. It is perfectly legal to refuse to speak to them. However, if you tell them what they can construe as a lie that will get you busted.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 12:31 PM
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Unfortunately you know your being arrested when they come with a warrant to get you. Or they ask you to take a ride with them so they can discuss your statement. Retain an attorney.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2011 at 12:30 PM