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Do I need a criminal defense attorney?

A disorderly ticket is a misdemeanor. Because the underlying charge invloves an "Offer to engage the services of a prostitute", there will be some problems with your green card status. A crime of this sort is looked at by INS as a crime involving Moral Turpitude and that is a potential ground for deportation. You must fight the charge, not simply take care of it. You have a good defense since you never discussed money or sex. This sounds like it was a sting operation and unfortunately you...

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Posession of child porn

Your admission to possessing child porn is not enough to charge you, but it may be enough to get a warrant to search your house for evidence of this crime. Simply showing them your computer is not going to make them forget about you.

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Does a second misdeamenor considered a felony?

A second misdemeanor is not treated as a felony in Michigan. However a second misdemeanor of the same type can enhance penalties. Michigan law has recently changed allowing a person to expunge up to two misdemeanors. I encourage you to take advantage of this new law. Raymond Cassar

I have a bench warrant and am wondering if I will be arrested if I go into court?

You will most likely get arrested and processed, but you will also be treated much better if you turn yourself in rather than get picked up on the outstanding warrant. Turning yourself in may also allow you to get a personal bond, since the purpose of bond is to insure that you appear in court. It is best to have an attorney go with you. Raymond A. Cassar

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I got a summons for possesion of alcohol (consumption) in maine do i need a lawyer?

Yes. A good criminal attorney can usually keep this offense off of your record, especially if you have no prior record. Most States have a first offender program that can be used to avoid this type of conviction. Rarely will a judge put you in jail on a first offense like this, but in the long run, this type of offense can cause you problems getting a job because it can be searched by prospective employers.

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