Questions answered by Marshall S. Tauber

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Son arrested for possession of marijuiana and paraphanellia. Should we get attorney?

Marshall's answer | Answered on July 07, 2014

Yes, absolutely. Hire a well-qualified attorney from the Lansing area who is familiar with the court and has a good reputation in the local...

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Son has possession charge. Missed his appt will he go to jail instead of probation.

Marshall's answer | Answered on June 30, 2014

Chances are good that court will allow rescheduling meeting with probation. Court cannot sentence son without report. The Judge will likely...

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Charges were plea bargained and reduced as disorderly person. But when asked for advisement the judge said he will do it later

Marshall's answer | Answered on June 27, 2014

I agree with both of my colleagues. For now you must assume that your record is public until the court rules otherwise. Follow the advice you...

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I have a restricted license to and from work and to alcohol classes/counseling. Is that stopping me from driving up to the bank?

Marshall's answer | Answered on June 27, 2014

The best way to answer your question is with a question. Is your bank on the way to or from work, classes or counseling? If your answer is yes to...

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Is there a program

Marshall's answer | Answered on June 26, 2014

The answer to your question depends upon the charges that caused the warrant to be issued. It appears from what you have written it might be for...

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Can you get a Public Defender for an arraignment?

Marshall's answer | Answered on June 26, 2014

Some attorneys do overvalue their services but often, the old adage that "... you get what you pay for..." is true where good attorneys are...

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Do I need a lawyer?

Marshall's answer | Answered on June 23, 2014

You cannot have a retail fraud conviction on your record with a Green Card. You will need assistance of an experienced attorney in order to avoid...

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What is the likely punishment for driving without a license (first offense-clean record)?

Marshall's answer | Answered on June 23, 2014

Driving while license suspended is 93 day max for 1st offense. With assistance from an experienced attorney there are other options available...

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After receiving a ticket officer then smelled marijuana leading to a possession charge. Could US vs Branch cir 4 2008 apply?

Marshall's answer | Answered on June 13, 2014

Favorable cases with similar fact patterns are often helpful support for motions but, the closer they are to this jurisdiction the more persuasive...

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Officer found container that had no measurable amount of marijuana, just dust. Charged with possession. How can they do this?

Marshall's answer | Answered on June 13, 2014

The first two answers you received from the Michigan Attorneys that answered are both correct. I was wondering if the stop was effectuated by the...

Marshall S. Tauber's Answers (1233)

Son arrested for possession of marijuiana and paraphanellia. Should we get attorney?

Son has possession charge. Missed his appt will he go to jail instead of probation.

Charges were plea bargained and reduced as disorderly person. But when asked for advisement the judge said he will do it later

I have a restricted license to and from work and to alcohol classes/counseling. Is that stopping me from driving up to the bank?

Is there a program

Can you get a Public Defender for an arraignment?

Do I need a lawyer?

What is the likely punishment for driving without a license (first offense-clean record)?

After receiving a ticket officer then smelled marijuana leading to a possession charge. Could US vs Branch cir 4 2008 apply?

Officer found container that had no measurable amount of marijuana, just dust. Charged with possession. How can they do this?