For "driving while license suspended" charge, does the accuser have to prove willfulness beyond a reasonable doubt?

The prosecutor must prove that the defendant knowingly and intentionally operated a motor vehicle while his license was suspended, and that the...

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Do I have a case I can fight?

It is clear that you have the right to hear what is being said in court, and the court must make reasonable accommodations for your handicap. If...

The sentencing judge decides on the conditions of probation, and the probation officer enforces them. In the short run, any disobedience of the...

How to overturn a solid waste conviction I am recycling nothing was ever proved to be solid waste. think jury confused as blight

An appeal of right from a criminal conviction must start quickly, within 21 days for a misdemeanor, and within 42 days for a felony. The brief is...

Appeal from circuit to district court

Your question is confusing. The 48th District Court covers Bloomfield, West Bloomfield, and Birmingham. One appeals from their judgments to the...

I filed a PPO against a party. She objected. The judge ruled against me. Can I appeal

Any circuit court judgment is open to appeal of right for 21 days after the final order. It is open to application for leave to appeal for 6...

Cop I met said he is not allowed by law to give me rides while on duty. Is there an actual law or is he making excuses?

I do not know of any statute that prohibits a police department from giving rides. However, many departments have internal regulations that...

I have a no contact ppo against me i foound out this person has been slandering me i called their boss and ask the to have a wor

If you have a no contact order against you, you should not be trying to use that person's employer to transmit your messages or advance your...

Charged with carjacking, first offense was the lookout. My plea is 51 months to 240 months, state of Michigan.

If you have a deal with the prosecutor or "Cobbs evaluation" by the judge to a specific sentence or sentence range, the judge will usually comply...

If a person get a misdemeanor charge. How can prescutor attorney push and recommend a Felody charge ? Charge was changed

There are many reasons a prosecutor would want to amend (change) charges in a case, including new information, reassessment of old information,...