Can you appeal something you agreed to in a plea bargain???

The only way to appeal or change what you agreed to in the plea bargain, is to attempt withdraw your plea by arguing that you were unaware of...

When codefendant agrees to testify, are they still obligated to testify if new trial (appeal) is granted?

If the agreement was to testify at trial against the co-defendant, then the prosecutor is going to expect them to testify at the 2nd trial also. ...

On an application to the Michigan Supreme Court, if the prosecutor does not

It does not mean that you have a slam-dunk winner, however, it is obviously easier to win an argument in which no one is arguing against you. The...

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What grounds does the Michigan Supreme Court grant leave in a criminal case

Significant relevant mistakes of fact, and significant relevant overlooked testimony, would both be grounds for which the Michigan Supreme Court...

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How do I know a case reopened? It is almost 9 years ago but was not giving proper respentation

To reopen a case, you need to file a post conviction motion in the trial court pursuant to MCL 6.500. That statute allows you a once in a lifetime...

Doe's my probation officer have the right to put me in jail if I have a hard time paying for a drug test?

If they incarcerate you where a wealthier person could pay the fees, that is an Equal protection violation of the US Constitution. I have...

What should I do? I have completed 5 years of felony probation with no violations, but Restitution not paid.

Yes. You should absolutely make sure that the judge understands your efforts, and present what proofs that you have to the judge. It will be a...

When does the 21 day appeal time line start?

The 21 days would begin from entry of the new order that responded to the prosecutor's new motion to amend, in regards to the amendment, but not...

If I do not have all of my money the day of sentencing can plea be withdrawn and I be sentence to prison.

If they lock you up specifically for failure to pay the money, (where you show that you are making your best effort to pay), then you have an...

What things are most important to say on a Commutation? Or not say?

In addition to making a good argument that the sentence that he has already served is sufficient, they will also want to know that he has a support...