Written by attorney Diane Bass, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Q: "Can I go to court without an attorney?" A: You should always be represented in court by an attorney when facing criminal charges. An attorney will facilitate the best possible outcome for your... more
Written by attorney Paul Stablein, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Filing the Claim of Appeal. Within 42 days of a felony conviction, the defendant must file what's called a Claim of Appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals to preserve the right to appeal the... more
Written by attorney Patrick Mccann, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Figure out If a Writ Is The Best Way to Move Forward. Many clients want to get rid of unfair or unwanted items on their record. Sometimes they are eligible for other relief besides habeas writs,... more
Written by Avvo Staff, almost 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
A witness in a criminal case is someone who testifies at a court hearing because they observed and/or have direct knowledge of a crime or significant event. They help lawyers verify versions of the... more
Written by attorney Gregory MacFarlane, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Arraignment. This is the first Court date, held in room 404 of the Criminal Justice Center. It is a simple, but necessary procedure. Here, the court gives notice of the precise charges which have... more
Written by attorney Angelo Campano, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Expungement. With an expungement, some of the benefits include telling potential employers that you have not been convicted of a crime; you can be eligible for student loans; you can be eligible for... more
Written by attorney Andrew Morgan, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
The Right to Confront is not Bulletproof. The United States Constitution gives you the right to confront your accusers in any criminal trial. In most other hearings, you don't directly have that... more
Written by Avvo Staff, almost 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
In order for a person to be convicted of a crime, the prosecuting attorney must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty. At trial, a defendant, along with his or her counsel or... more
Written by attorney Edward Blum, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Always Have Your Documents Readily Available. You know the cops are going to ask for it, so always keep your License, Registration and Insurance Card where you can get them quickly and without... more
Written by attorney Jen Chiasson-Aronoff, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Calculate the Relevant Time Period and Earliest Possible Deadline. In most cases, the time for taking an appeal starts to run upon the "entry of the judgment appealed from," which is typically when... more
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