Questions answered by Loren M. Dickstein

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What is the longest term of probation I could receive on a 90 day misdemeanor?

Loren's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

The maximum is 2 years. I'm not sure if you have a lawyer but it would be a good idea to get one. There are court rules and statues that can be...

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If you turn yourself in on a warrant at 17 years old, do you have a bond immediately? The charge was retail fraud

Loren's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

Your daughter should NOT be turning herself in on a warrant without a lawyer. A retain fraud conviction can seriously impact her future. Many...

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14 years ago my son was student and participated in some underage drinking in his dorm. He kicked over a water machine .

Loren's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

The expungement law in Michigan was amended on January 10, 2015 and the rules have changed with regard to eligibility. Your son's first step...

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Getting my hearing transferred to another judge

Loren's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

Unfortunately not. There are a few judges in Oakland County that would have empty dockets if people were allowed to change judges. Your best bet...

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What would happen if I got my dog high?

Loren's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

I suggest you get mental health therapy immediately.

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Does it matter if I drop dirty when I go to court.

Loren's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

Maybe it will make a difference and maybe not. If you used before you were charged and have stopped, the court will not likely make a big deal...

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How long can a person be held in jail with no bond and charges pending on traffic violations?

Loren's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

If there are no pending criminal charges with an unposted bond and this individual is not otherwise serving a sentence on other charges, he cannot...

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My daughter is 17 she has stolen a set of 14$ earrings an got fine 200$ , she has court a few days before she turns 18 ,

Loren's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

If your daughter is 17, she is and adult for purposes of the criminal justice system. A conviction for retail fried can be life altering in a...

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Do you have to submit your social security number when applying for an expunge?

Loren's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

You should work with a lawyer who has vast experience in filing and winning expungement motions. People frequently fail in this motions because...

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I'm being charged with retail fraud of the third degree at my arraignment do I plead not guilty or no contest

Loren's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

Don't take a retail fraud case lightly. From a third party's perspective (a bank, employer, educational institution, divorcing spouse, etc...) it's...

Loren M. Dickstein's Answers (2644)

What is the longest term of probation I could receive on a 90 day misdemeanor?

If you turn yourself in on a warrant at 17 years old, do you have a bond immediately? The charge was retail fraud

14 years ago my son was student and participated in some underage drinking in his dorm. He kicked over a water machine .

Getting my hearing transferred to another judge

What would happen if I got my dog high?

Does it matter if I drop dirty when I go to court.

How long can a person be held in jail with no bond and charges pending on traffic violations?

My daughter is 17 she has stolen a set of 14$ earrings an got fine 200$ , she has court a few days before she turns 18 ,

Do you have to submit your social security number when applying for an expunge?

I'm being charged with retail fraud of the third degree at my arraignment do I plead not guilty or no contest