When going to an arraignment, should you plead not guilty or guilty in order to get the plea bargain of HYTA?

Different Courts vary by individual practice, but in most Courts, you "stand mute" at the Arraignment, and then the Court sets a Pre-Trial...

Will a court appointed attorney be sufficient to get granted under the HYTA (Holmes Youthful Training Status)?

A court-appointed lawyer is certainly capable of doing that. Many courts want to handle first offense possession/pot cases under MCL 333.7411, but...

Can Michigan OWIs be legally expunged?

Sadly, no. Under the current state of the law, one can not expunge an OWI. Warmest regards, Matt.

Disagreement regarding the therapist my son is seeing.

As a joint legal custodian, you have every right to participate in the selection of your son's therapist. If you do not like his last therapist, I...

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Will a judge change an established custodial agreement to shared custody at a teenager's request?

The children's reasonable preference is but one of the several factors a court must consider under MCL 722.23 (which lists all the "best interest"...

I live in Michigan, the father does as well; my question is " Can child support be taken or enforced on a non-custodial parent

If the payor receives SSDI, then child support should be calculated pursuant to section 3.07 of the Michigan Child Support Formula Manual. ...

If you can prove the initial stop was invalid, then you will likely succeed in getting the charges dismissed, under the argument that the arrest...

My friend was charge with larceny of a vehicle will he serve time

Larceny from a Motor Vehicle is a Felony, but the fact that this is your friend's first offense will definitely help him. However, IMHO, ANY time...

If I am on probation but have my Medical Marijuana card am I allowed to posses Mariujana?

First, I would respectfully recommend you carefully review all the terms and conditions of your Probation Order, and see if that answers your...

Can i sue my father for child abuse now that i am an adult?

I am so sorry you had to endure this. No child should EVER have to be subjected to this. You should consult with an attorney who concentrates in...