Can some one please help my nephew he have been charge with first degree murderand arson? they have no proof only hear say help
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Answered on November 25, 2012
There are several attorneys, including myself, who handle criminal appeal cases arising out of Oakland County. You want to find one right away. ...
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In Michigan can you file a "Memorandum in Support of Jurisdiction" in a felony conviction going to the Michigan Supreme Court?
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Answered on November 25, 2012
In the Michigan Supreme Court your application for leave to appeal should address the matter of jurisdiction, however, in Michigan, jurisdiction is...
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How many hours would you estimate it takes to get the paperwork ready to file a Leave to Appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court?
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Answered on November 25, 2012
Unfortunately, every case is different. I have had an appeal with 18 issues, and an appeal with 1 issue. I have had a transcript that was 35...
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Is there a good COA case I can read concerning "the elements of duress" in a resisting and obstruction conviction?
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Answered on November 25, 2012
For information on the duress defense in Michigan, take a look People v. Lemons, 454 Mich 234 (1997) [Michigan Supreme Court, not Court of...
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Is this constitutionally legal?
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Answered on November 21, 2012
The question is not how you believe the constitution should be interpreted, or how I believe it should be interpreted. The question is how the...
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Is it protected speech?
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Answered on November 20, 2012
If you want to wear a shirt with a swastika on a public street, or in your own store or car or home, that is protected by the First Amendment. ...
Whats the True meaning of the Gold fringe on a USA Flag?
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Answered on November 20, 2012
Under US law, the jurisdiction of a court is not added to or deleted from by the presence or absence of a piece of cloth, nor the design of a piece...
Can someone with mental illness possibly get their case expunged after they were convicted?
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Answered on November 16, 2012
He is not eligible for expungement until 5 years after the end of all incarceration, probation or parole on the case. He can get expunged only if...
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Why doesn't the States Attorner charge a trespasser?
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Answered on November 16, 2012
The prosecutor has complete discretion in deciding whether to bring charges, and how high to make those charges. If charges are made, a judge can...
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How does my husband achieve entry to the six-month long sex-offender program at Newberry Correctional (MI)?
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Answered on November 15, 2012
An appeal to the Court of Appeals must be started within 42 days of sentencing. If he was sentenced October 2, that 42 days already expired...
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