No, the age of consent in Michigan is 16 years old. If you are an authority figure (such as a teacher at her school) then you would be prohibited...

Your court hearing for June 30th will likely be an arraignment/pretrial hearing. You should contact a criminal defense attorney in your area to...

Attorney Jared Austin gave a really thorough answer. In your speech, make sure you focus on the positive accomplishments you've had since your...

I had a possesion charge that was thrown out but had to still pay fines. I got a show.cause to prove y i shouldnt b held in cont

At a show cause hearing, the court is looking for an explanation as to why the defendant didn't do what they were ordered to do. You should appear...

My 74 yr. old mom was "caught" stealing under $20 what will happen to her? It was a false charge. Read below and you will see.

Your mother will need to consult with a criminal defense attorney. There are programs for first offender retail fraud that will allow her to plead...

My friends are on probation and have a kid together can they stop them from seeing each other even though they have a kid.

If there is a court order to this effect, then yes they can be restricted from seeing each other. If they see each other, it can be considered a...

How do I keep my son from returning to my home upon release from jail? He is on probation with FOC and in for prob violations

You have the right to deny him entry to your home. You should inform him that he is no longer welcome to stay with you. If he doesn't listen to...

My 13 year old vandalized a neighboring schools windows to the cost of $41,000. Police were notified but no one wants him to get

If your son is charged with a crime, the case will likely be in juvenile court. If he is found guilty or he enters a plea of guilt, he will have a...

What legal actions are made available to me if a roommate moves out early and refuses to pay rent for the remainder of the lease

By signing the lease with the landlord, you created a binding contract. Even though your roommate is also on the lease, if she doesn't pay, you are...

I have a first offense domestic and my court date for pre-trail conf. is today. can i get adjourned medial ressons

I agree with the other attorneys. If you do not make it to your court appearance, generally, the only acceptable reason is that you are actually in...