You describe the "Good Faith" exception precisely. Police agency B relies on an (even an) erroneous warrant of police agency A. They get to...

Is there a misdemeanor weapons charge in Michigan?

There are about 5 applicable misdemeanor weapons charges involving transport, registration, housing, and there are usually applicable ordinances...

Would I get into legal trouble if a 17 year old leaves his home without his parents consent and stays with me?

Call his parents and have them meet at a McDonalds for coffee and discuss the matter. If they agree, write out a permission slip allowing him to...

If my attorney sent me a withdraw notes that he off the case do he keep my money

He can/will keep all of the used portion of the retainer.

5 year felonies are the cutoff under the statute. So an attempt 5 year felony is still a felony, but a 2 1/2 year felony and you can still get...

There is a possibility of having my OWVI dropped to a reckless driving in Muskegon County. Will there be probation?

Reckless is unlikely and should not be expected or anticipated in an OWI case. Muskegon is unlikely to reduce your charge to reckless driving...

Can the police search my purse for drugs if they have a valid warrant to search the house?

Generally NO, but if the warrant describes the purse as an object to be searched, they may be able to. Warrants are required to be particular. ...

Pleas (Guilty, Not Guilty, No Contest, Alford) are like golf clubs. You use them when they are best for the particular circumstances....

When a trial is set in a criminal case is it possible for the plaintiff to withdraw the statements therefore not having a trial

The Plaintiff in a criminal case is the Government (State or political subdivision) and not the witness. Once filed, only the Plaintiff (not the...

How long is Michigan DL suspended for once you accumulate 12 points in 2 years??

Varies. The SOS will tell you on your driving record and correspondence. Go to SOS supercenter, pay $8 and get a copy of your driving...