Can a retail store sue you for 10x the original amount of items that were shoplifted in a small claims court??

Ask them to provide you the MCL number. Your can look up the law they provide you by going to http://www.dontgotoprison.com/resource_center.php...

My boyfriend was sentenced to 30 days in jail for unpaid fines. He was paying all the way up until May 26th.

Sometimes an attorney can forward a proposed order to the governments attorney and then a judge to allow work release.

Who is responsible for health insurance coverage for minor child in Friend of the Court issues?

The first thing you look to is the last support order (this could be within your Judgment of Divorce (JOD) as to who will pay. The rule if the JOD...

I recently filed my divorce in detroit at the municipal center and Im wondering once the petition has been filed, how long does

Many people think that the courts will do things to help you in a divorce action. In fact the law prohibits the clerk to help you. You will need...

Violation of probation, 2nd MIP , what to do next?

This is a sad story where this 17 year old lady could not break the law for a year. With any luck she was not drunk when she went to jail, as I’m...

The law is clear, 16 is the age of consent so long as you are not related by blood or marriage and that neither of you have any mental issues and...

My probation for an m.i.p. is up June 6th but I just got arrested yesterday and charged for one. Violation of probation yet?

It does not matter what court the second case is in. The standard for a violation is much lower than for the new crime. You will likely be...

Officer did not see me drive, car was in drive on private property i was not in vehicle no witness and I did not confess

While you can be charged, if the facts are as you have indicated, some judges will dismiss without a trial if the right motion is filed. You need...

What can I do to stop false accusations of child abuse and repeated reports to CPS?

One plus side to the CPS reports would be that they find you are a good parent and there is nothing wrong in your home. CPS can also have charges...

Do I need to respond to this motion in writing? The hearing is to be cancelled.

Make sure the agreement is in writing and signed by the Judge. Until till then, I tell people that they must assume the agreement is not...