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If my 2nd amendment rights are restored at the state level but not federal how will I be able to purchase and carry a firearm ?
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Answered on March 25, 2020
You will not be able to purchase a gun in any way that requires a federal background check. You will also not be able to register a pistol for the...
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Driving while license suspended?
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Answered on March 05, 2020
Every case is defensible, some more than others. What happened to you and your situation was out of the ordinary. When juries make decisions while...
48 hour arraignment rule
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Answered on March 05, 2020
Mr. Lawrence is correct. The right to be arraigned within 48 hours or the right to a phone call are two of the most common misconceptions in the...
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How do I get a misdemeanor child abuse charge from 2007 explunged?
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Answered on February 21, 2020
The process is the same for that offense as it would be for any felony or misdemeanor. An application has to be filed with the court and certain...
Should I be concerned if Michigan court still has no file of a D.U.I. from last October 2019?
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Answered on February 17, 2020
It sounds like there either was a blood test, a high BAC (over 0.17), or you have prior offenses. When any of these circumstances exists, there is...
Arrested for retail fraud in Novi, MI
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Answered on February 14, 2020
Depending on whether you have a prior record, your charge may be a misdemeanor or a felony. Ordinarily, a retail fraud under $200 is a misdemeanor...
Can I be required to serve 12 months on probation for a 93 day misdemeanor?
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Answered on February 06, 2020
The maximum term of probation is five years for felonies and up to two years for misdemeanors pursuant to Michigan Compiled Law 771.2(1). A...
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What should I do for a first time shoplifting charge
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Answered on January 17, 2020
A shoplifting charge is technically referred to as "retail fraud." On your criminal history, it would just look like a fraud conviction and that...
Warrant requested from 10 years ago? Can this case technically still be open?
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Answered on January 13, 2020
If you have a warrant, you need to be arraigned. Warrants never expire. A judge is going to be concerned about you not appearing for 10 years, so...
Are my charges that were dismissed upon plea deal with HYTA (7411) supposed to show up on a background check (ICHAT)?
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Answered on January 10, 2020
It is illegal in Michigan to discriminate against a potential employee based on an arrest record. Here is a link to the pertinant portion of...