How long does a criminal appeal usually take and what is the process.. ???

In a felony case in Michigan, a criminal appeal usually takes from 8 months to 18 months. An appeal of right must be started within 42 days of...

If a constitutional question is answered in court, and the prosecution threatens to appeal, how does the trial proceed?

The prosecutor can appeal before a not guilty verdict, but not after one is issued. The prosecutor can try to appeal now, by filing an application...

I have a friend that was charged for domestic assault in West Virginia and his wife had told the courts that she was stabbed.

You have not stated anything which would justify removing the case to federal court. Even when there is a strong basis for removal, actual...

Class B larceny

The prosecutor is not required to believe your version of events, where you say you did not know the property was stolen. This means the case will...

Anyone know a case law or similar case where victim accused someone of unarmed robbery and then changed statement on stand lied*

Case law in Michigan says that even if a witness has told differing stories in the past, the jury has the right to believe or disbelieve all or any...

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I have a warrant for civil infraction out of Berrien county but I think someone used my name as I don't live/work there.

Go to the courthouse in Berrien County one morning, and they will set you a new hearing date. They might set you a court date if you call in for...

Does a police officer have the right to stop me without any violation committed? and is that consider racial profiling?

It is true that racial discrimination in law enforcement should not be allowed. It is also true that proving racial discrimination in any...

The police normally do not give much help in these situations because they believe the person complaining is being delusional, that is, they...

Probation dept. and harassment?

I have never heard of a ruling that prevents a government agency from publishing truthful information about a person, including their criminal...

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What will happen to me if I got caught with Marijuana in Michigan?

Most Michigan prosecutors would allow some sort of "plea under advisement" where you go on juvenile probation, and if you complete successfully,...