It is certainly both. It is legal and the courts have determined that it is an acceptable practice.

I am on probation for misdemeanor retail fraud. Ends may. I want. travel to Italy in 3 wks. Will I have problem coming back

You certainly need to obtain permission of your probation officer. Call to check what you need to provide.

I am being charged with a misdemeanor “Recreational Trespassing” in MI, Is it possible to get it deferred to a civil infraction?

I would say there are certainly things to do here. Contact a local attorney to the court you are in.

I was called a f..king bi..h by a fellow coworker.

You be the jury. What would you give for a simple insult like this? That will answer your question. If things escalate, that's a different story....

Can I sue for sexual harassment charges if the harassment was more verbal than physical?

Not yet. You need to report this behavior to upper management and give them an opportunity to make it stop. If they do, no case. If they don't, or...

Whats on my record?

It should be careless based on what you say here. Order your drivers record from the Secretary of State to find out.

I need an attorney for a murder case in Benton Harbor,MI . Please help me and let me know fees for a case like this would be.

You are probably looking at $10,000 and up for a skilled murder defense attorney. Search the local area for the best one you can afford. Very...

If a coworker (sub) wants to pass my full time status, on the union seniority list, with no proof of previous employmet, Can she

Great question for your union rep.

Are there any attorneys out there that will do pro bono? I feel she in breach of her fiduciary duties. And she is also pilfering

Who is "she"? What is at stake? Attorneys will not often take cases pro bono, but might take them on contingency if appropriate.

Yes. Solicitation of prostitution is a crime in Michigan.