Assuming your son is charged with a misdemeanor (a domestic violence can be a felony as well under certain circumstances), an arraignment is a...

Unlawful traffic stop

Sounds like a typical Pontiac drug possession case. If your familiar with the City of Pontiac, I find that these things happen their very...

Can they charge two different people with the same crime.

It is certainly possible that the prosecutor could charge your daughter and allege that she was aiding and abetting the sale of the marijuana (if...

Warrant for not paying a fine (misdemeanor)

The answer to your question depends on the judge, the court, the nature of the offense, whether there was probation, the potential statutory...

I was making a left under a yellow light and an oncoming car accelerated and hit me. How do I fight the failure to yield?

Your defense starts with a careful examination of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code and the layout of the intersection where the accident occured. ...

I got my second MIP in Ottawa County the other week. Anything I can do to lessen or drop charge?

Any time you are charged with a criminal offense, it is important to talk to a lawyer personally. The stakes are too high to rely on quick advice...

My son has an arraignment soon on domestic violence. How to plead.

Your son should enter a plea of "mute." The court will enter a plea of "not guilty" on his behalf and then schedule the case for a pretrial...

Can you request a different judge in a criminal misdemeanor case in the State of Michigan

Pursuant to Michigan Court Rule 2.003, you can ask for a judge to be disqualified if the judge is personally biased or prejudiced for or against a...

Is jail time possible? Is there likely to be a warrant for arrest? Can my friend get a passport?

Depending on the judge in Rochester, the answer is likely to vary. A violation of probation in that court should be taken very seriously. Your...

Can i get a drivers license in florida if i have two dui's in michigan

License sanctions transfer from state-to-state. If your license in Michigan is suspended, the best approach would be to try and get your driver...