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

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Divorce

J.'s answer | Answered on January 15, 2015

The terms of your Judgment of Divorce ("JOD") should control. If the JOD is silent on the issue, then my very kind but strong advice to you is to...

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New law allows felonies to be erased. But what qualifies?

J.'s answer | Answered on January 15, 2015

Per MCL 780.621(4) (amended 1/14/2015), you have to wait 5 years after the date you were sentenced, or the date you were released from...

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I gave my statement to the police. What does that mean?

J.'s answer | Answered on January 14, 2015

First and foremost, my very kind but very strong advice to you is to not post anything further about this alleged incident on the web - consult IN...

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My first dui pv

J.'s answer | Answered on January 14, 2015

Your best bet is to submit job applications to all local businesses well before the PV Hearing, and bring copies of all those applications with you...

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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

J.'s answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

What bond will be set depends on: 1) the nature of the crime(s) involved; and 2) the person's criminal record; and 3) the person's ties to the...

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In Michigan, when applying for jobs, will a deferred sentence show up on a background check?

J.'s answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

It is very difficult to answer this excellent question, because there are many different types/forms of background checks. If you pled under...

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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 .

J.'s answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

Your son should retain a lawyer who is experienced in handling Expungement cases, and then that lawyer can draft and file and serve what is known...

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Where do I hire an attorney? Do we have a hearing for relocating a case to Michigan from Illinois?

J.'s answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

You need to consult with an experienced Family Law lawyer in the Illinois County where your case currently is, to assess your chances of success in...

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What will happen

J.'s answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

If you fail the drug test, depending on the severity of the drug involved, CPS could try to use that failed drug test as a basis to remove the 2...

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What will happen if I fail a court ordered drug test, and should I expect a court order

J.'s answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

My very kind but very strong advice to you is to consult with a lawyer who has a lot of experience dealing with CPS, so you can protect yourself. ...

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