Questions answered by J. Matthew Catchick Jr.

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I have a question based on President Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

J.'s answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

Your original MIP charge was likely NOT automatically "expunged" upon your successful completion of probation. You need to have a criminal defense...

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What is the difference between marijuana possession and sale in Michigan?

J.'s answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

Depending on the amount of the sale, you MAY be able to have the charge reduced to Misdemeanor Possession (pled under MCL 333.7411). This plea...

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If the charge stays @ driving with suspended license causing death is this eligible for SAI. What is code section, etc.

J.'s answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

DWLS Causing Death is a 15-year felony under MCL 257.904(4). You should hire a Criminal Defense Attorney ASAP to begin preparing your defense and...

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How can I get the summons paper for my childs father to be establish for childsupport since the court can not locate him

J.'s answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

If you can not afford to hire a Private Investigator to try and locate him, you will likely have to seek an Order Permitting Alternate Service from...

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If a mother lies to you about being the father of a child

J.'s answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

A big concern in your case is that you have known for 3 years that she was not your biological daughter, yet you did nothing about it until now --...

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Do I need permission to leave the state of Michigan with my son?

J.'s answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

You should ASAP consult with a Family Law attorney to advise you as to your ability to seek a PPO ("Personal Protection Order"), which is the...

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Does jams test for suboxone???? Ples tell me

J.'s answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

I can not confirm whether JAMS tests for suboxone (or Buprenorphine in general), however i would strongly recommend AGAINST taking ANY medication...

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Can my son's mother just take my son, it has been almost 3 years now , and collecting child support here in michigan at her mom'

J.'s answer | Answered on March 22, 2013

If the mother had sole legal and physical custody of your son, then she can move without needing court approval. More importantly, if you tried to...

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I received a warrant for my arrest in the mail for larceny in a building. what is the minimum sentence? is jail mandatory?

J.'s answer | Answered on March 22, 2013

Stop speaking with the police! Hire a criminal defense attorney like myself ASAP to ensure you have a proper defense. Criminal convictions may...

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Will I go to jail if I just violated felony probation for the first time for failing a drop and leaving the state w/out a pass?

J.'s answer | Answered on March 22, 2013

You should ASAP hire a criminal defense attorney like myself to first confirm with your PO all your alleged violations, and then present all your...

J. Matthew Catchick Jr.'s Answers (1831)

I have a question based on President Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

What is the difference between marijuana possession and sale in Michigan?

If the charge stays @ driving with suspended license causing death is this eligible for SAI. What is code section, etc.

How can I get the summons paper for my childs father to be establish for childsupport since the court can not locate him

If a mother lies to you about being the father of a child

Do I need permission to leave the state of Michigan with my son?

Does jams test for suboxone???? Ples tell me

Can my son's mother just take my son, it has been almost 3 years now , and collecting child support here in michigan at her mom'

I received a warrant for my arrest in the mail for larceny in a building. what is the minimum sentence? is jail mandatory?

Will I go to jail if I just violated felony probation for the first time for failing a drop and leaving the state w/out a pass?