If a friend I know failed to appear to court 5 times how much jail time will they receive ?

Depends on the charges, but with five FTAs your friend might not be able to get out so easily. He may need an attorney depending on the charges.

I would like to know if charges can be dropped, if his arrest can be expunged and how much in fines is he looking at?

If the police officer signed the complaint, the state may not drop the charges on your word alone. Your son needs an attorney to assist in these...

Can a tenant be evicted earlier than court agreement says for not paying rent?

If you breach the agreement, the landlord can apply for the warrant of removal immediately, without having to file a separate action.

Do they always send a probation meeting through the mail in conditional discharge?

Probation does what it wants to do. Just make sure you comply and you should be good.

Even if you think a birthday card would be a nice gesture, do you really want to go through the process of restraining orders and violations? Just...

Get your vehicle registered and consult with an attorney. Handling this on your own would not be a good idea.

The eviction case is already over when you settled the matter in court. The lockout should not affect you as you have already moved out. The...

How can I sue someone?

This is almost certainly a scam. You may want to consult with an attorney in Michigan to see about serving this individual out there, but you may...

What do I do about this? I was charged with aggravated assault.

Contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible and perhaps alter your preferences in women.

What can I do?

I agree with Attorney Boyer. A bankruptcy attorney may be a good option here, depending on your overall financial situation.