Can you get a felony removed from your record in Michigan if you have had a prior conviction of the same thing ?

You may be eligible to have your prior record expunged but don't take the matter lightly. Given your prior under HYTA, the circuit court judge may...

Criminal contempt OTSC hearing for accused violation of no contact bond condition but there has not been a willful violation

Any time you are facing the possibility of jail time, you are entitled to legal representation. If you do not have the money to hire a retained...

The key to providing the best possible defense in a violation of probation is legal representation that is proactive, passionate and creative. By...

I hired a lawyer that said he would charge me the same as a appointed one although it may cost me up to a $1000 .

One thing is for sure when someone is looking around for a criminal defense lawyer and interviewing several potential attorneys, the amount of the...

I have an arraignment/pretrail for controlled substance (a misdeameanor) whats gonna happen?

The Rochester Hills District Court (52-3 District Court) is a very tough jurisdiction and the judges there are particularly harsh. The answer to...

In Michigan, one of the most commonly charged offenses is Retail Fraud. Retail Fraud can be either a felony or a misdemeanor. Retail Fraud is...

I have my arraignment coming up for marijuana will I be tested at this court date or a different court date

I agree with the other lawyers that you should stop using marijuana if you are still using it but you need to figure out now how to best help...

There is no reasonable suspicion to stop a person who is doing nothing but walking alone at night. Any search based upon this information alone...

Is an open intoxicant charge a class c misdemeanor basically equivalent to a traffic ticket?

It is NOT similar to a traffic ticket. An open intox violation is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days in jail and up to 2 years of...

How will the Michigan Habitual Offender Law (M.C.L. 769.12) pertain to a 5+ felony(s) conviction(s) which includes firearm theft

A habitual 4th + a felony punishable by 5 years in prison or more will result in a maximum possible term iof life in prison.