Worth fighting bogus ticket?

The cop knows that it might not be cost-effective to hire an attorney for $500 to $1000 or more to fight a $200 ticket. The cop also knows that...

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Is an appeal a risk?

Violation of parole is not handled by a judge. A judge handles violation of probation, so that is what I believe your friend has. Parole...

My husbands motion to reopen has been denied. How soon can we take our case to court and how soon the trial will begin?

Unfortunately, you did not say what the case is about. You did not say if it is in state or federal court. You did not say if it is civil or...

What happens at an arraignment hearing for a domestic violence probation violation?

At an arraignment on probation violation charges the defendant is advised of the charges and pleads guilty or not guilty. If he pleads guilty he...

Domestic Violence - 72 year old male against 10 year co-habitant. No previous criminal record. Typical Results?

In domestic violence cases without a weapon, without serious injury, and without a prior record, probation is reasonably possible. It might...

My husband has been in prison for 5 years -- how can his sentence be reduced?

If he has not yet filed one, he can file a Motion for Relief from Judgment, also known as a 6500 motion, in the circuit court where he was...

How do I compel a court to reveal the code , statute I was found guilty of. Couldn't defend and not sure what I am appealing.

If conviction is in circuit court, info should be available on the circuit court website. In Wayne County go to https://www.3rdcc.org/OPA.aspx and...

The charges reflect a prosecutor's opinion of what they can show in the case. The evidence the prosecutor presents at a preliminary examination...

How long can a jail legally hold me after the courts release me or being bonded out because the process is taking to long?

There is no generally recognized right to be released when there are warrants against a person from other cases. I know of no reported appeals...

What is penalty for misdemeanor domestic violence charge? Can charges be dismissed so he can enter a group home?

As long as it is not "aggravated," the penalty for the domestic violence would be anywhere from probation up to 93 days in jail. Aggravating...