Michigan Sex Offender Registration - Recent Changes to the Law
Aug 26, 2011
The followingLegal Guidecontains general information, that should not be relied upon in substitution for the advice and the representation of a criminal defense lawyer familiar with the facts and circu...
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Michigan Department of Corrections SAI Boot Camp - Basic Information
Aug 26, 2011
In Michigan, a person facing prison may shorten their incarceration if they are placed in and successfully complete the MDOC Prisoner Boot Camp. Both men and women arecandidates forthe program. The fir...
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Michigan Sentence Guidelines for State Charges - A Basic Overview on Guideline Calculation
Aug 26, 2011
This Legal Guide gives general instructions as to how to compute sentencing guidelines for state (NOT Federal) felonycases (and high court misdemeanors witha maximum punishment of over 1 year)in Michig...
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Michigan - Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA) - Basic Information
Aug 26, 2011
In Michigan, pursuant to MCL 762.11 and MCL 762.13, individuals from the age of 17 until their 21st birthday who are convicted of a crime may be eligible for Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA) to avoid...
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Michigan - Possible Condtions of Probation that a Court Can Impose
Aug 26, 2011
A probationary sentence in Michigan can vary widely based upon the rehabilitative needs of the probation. There are several conditions of probation that are required pursuant to MCL771.3(1):
1. Do not...
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Michigan - Restitution in Criminal Cases
Aug 26, 2011
Restitution in Michigan is a victim's Constitutional right and mandatory. It cannot be excluded through a plea bargain or sentencing agreement. It is only awarded if the Defendant is convicted of a cri...
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Michigan Criminal Law - Sentence Options
Jun 01, 2011
The sentencing Judge has options regarding sentencing which can ultimately effect the duration of the amount of incarceration a Defendant may face:
1) Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA) - if the Defen...
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Michigan - Why Should I Retain A Lawyer
May 31, 2011
If you cannot afford a lawyer, you are entitled to have the Court appoint a lawyer to represent you in any criminal proceeding where the Court may incarcerated you. A appointed lawyer does not necessa...
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Michigan Criminal Law - Obtaining Bail/Bond
May 27, 2011
The purpose behind the setting of bond/bail is to ensure that the Defendant appears at future Court dates, and to protect society from danger. Courts, when they set a bond can consider: personal bonds ...
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Criminal Law - Testifying In Court
May 26, 2011
Nobody likes having to testify in Court. It is a nervous experience, especially if you are accused of some sort of wrong doing, or if a friend or family member is so accused and you are in Court conce...
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