If you violated probation, the judge has many options to use, including locking you up for the maximum term. However, the options also include...

Unfortunately, under Michigan law both 15 year olds would be guilty of third degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony carrying a maximum penalty of...

I've pissed positive but it has only been a month not even a month since I was ordered what kind of Defense can I have?

If the test was positive for marijuana, it does not show that you smoked while on probation, since marijuana stays in the system for 30 to 90 days....

I have never seen a case reversed because the judge handed a crying witness a box of tissues. Possibly the record shows more evidence of bias; I...

Based on your age at the time, he committed the crime of third degree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a 15 year maximum penalty. Yes, your...

What are the possible chances of winning a case in regards to being resentenced?

Resentencing can be achieved only on the basis of error at the original sentencing. Good behavior while in prison is relevant only after a...

You cannot overturn a court ruling by filing a lawsuit. Instead, you could file a motion in the case where the order was issued, or file an...

My question is about conflict of interest?

Unless the parole officer gets more money to do a bad report than a good report, or unless the parole officer has a close relationship with someone...

You cannot use a lawsuit to overturn a conviction and sentence. You can never sue the prosecutor or judge. It is sometimes possible to sue the...

Is there any hope at all for no contest plea in felony murder case?

No person should plead guilty or no contest to felony murder, because there is no advantage to doing so. You still get the mandatory sentence of...