OWI Forfeiture/Nuisance Abatement Trying to decide whether to pay $900 to have my vehicle released or to contest.2nd accusation.

A recent article was written in the Detroit Free Press on February 22, 2015 regarding forfeitures of property in Michigan. Michigan gets a very low...

Who has authority over this police agency?

I do not know the answer. However, this would be the time that you would want to hire a lawyer before you step on the toes of the police. If you...

Will text messages be a likely part of this case?

I have found that text messages usually lack relevancy, are hearsay or are truncated messages that do not tell the whole story. However, your...

My niece, who is seventeen got caught stealing. What is going to happen?

She may be eligible for HYTA. HYTA is available for youthful offenders that our age 17 but under age 21. When a youthful offender is given the...

It sounds like you have done everything legally possible at this juncture. The courts are reluctant to dismiss a PPO merely because it is only...

MIP arraignment without a lawyer?

You should hire a lawyer before your arraignment who can best explain all of your legal options. First of all, your attorney may be able to waive...

I had a record expunged 20+ years ago and it showed up recently on a background check. What should I do? Why would it show up?

This is always troubling. First make sure that the Michigan State acted on the order to set aside the conviction. Once you have established that...

Can I choice jail over probation for marijuana usage and how long would I have to spend in jail. Leaving state 4 job

I cringe whenever this question comes up on AVVO. Attorneys fight for freedom, never jail. If you are legitimately moving, most courts will not...

Does the charge need to be stated on a citation for it to be valid for applying a fine to a traffic ticket?

In Michigan, the notice requirement would be satisfied by the entry of a code number violation. Errors or missing information can often be...

How to tell if my revocation is lifted?

You get a hearing date unless you specifically requested an Administrative Review of your documents only. You will either get a hearing date or a...