What would be grounds to have the Supreme Court grant delayed application

I believe the correct answer is "yes", either mistake of fact, or mistake of law.

A friend is incarcerated presently and he wants to file a 6.500 motion what does he need to do to start the process

It is possible to do it yourself by filing your issue and argument in the Circuit Court, but very risky because it is your one last chance, as Mr....

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Have I "exhausted" my state appeals / remedies to be able to habeas federally?

Yes. You can file a Habeas Petition following denial of relief in the MI Supreme Court.

How important is oral argument in the Court of Appeals

A well written brief, on a straight forward issue, is normally much more important than oral argument. The law and facts are not going to change...

How long before Court of Appeals issues a written opinion

It normally takes just a few weeks.

How can i reopen my case to have this felony dismissed because as far as I'm concerned only the current owner can press charges?

If you have valid grounds, you can file a post-conviction motion under MCR 6.500 etc.

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Can I be sentenced to jail time for not being able to pay court costs.

Not if you can show that you are making a good faith effort to pay a reasonable amount based on your income.

Should we go forward with the appeal ?

An attorney is supposed to advise a client of how the law applies to the facts, and then what the expected outcome will be if the client decides to...

Can prosecution retract plea after judge accepts it? going from high court misd to felony?

Very good advice from Atty. Austin. Do not simply agree to it. The prosecution is going to need to prove why they should be allowed to retract. ...