Questions answered by Allen M. Wolf

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Can only one person be charged if they both confess

Allen's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

More information is needed. However, as a general rule charging discretion is in the hands of the prosecutor and the setting of bond is in the...

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I was arrested for drug possession in November 2013...I wasn't arraigned or given a ticket. Can they charge me 5 months later??

Allen's answer | Answered on July 22, 2014

A six month charging delay, in and of itself, will not be seen as a due process violation unless something extraordinary happened during the...

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What happens when someone (18 years) ignores an Minor In Possession bench warrant?

Allen's answer | Answered on July 22, 2014

Bench warrants "do not go away" on their own. Moreover, even though a first time MIP is a non jailable offense, courts get away with that...

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Sent nudes to someone and police involved?

Allen's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

It may violate Michigan law, which makes it a misdemeanor crime for any person to: accost solicit, or invite another person in a public place or in...

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Told no charges no tickets find out 3 months later ticket given and warrant 7 days later

Allen's answer | Answered on July 20, 2014

Other than to explain why he didn't appear in court in a timely manner after the ticket was issued, it doesn't really matter what the officer said...

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Probation violation thats more than 10 years old

Allen's answer | Answered on July 20, 2014

The first thing your friend should do is retain experienced criminal defense counsel to strategize on how best to turn himself in on the bench...

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Had surgery on the 28th of april, shoulder is still screwed up ( mobility severly limited )

Allen's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

First, you will want to have another doctor look at your shoulder and provide "a second opinion". Depending upon his or her observations, ...

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A customer dropped a car off after hours on a Sunday night and it was vandalized. Who is responsible for repairs?

Allen's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

This is not a criminal defense question, but one of civil law. There are two primary questions. Do you have civil liability for the vandalism...

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I stole from target, what will happen??

Allen's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

DO NOT meet with the police or make statements to anyone without first consulting with an experienced criminal defense attorney. AVVO is an...

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Can a destruction of property be settled out of court? Will a prosecutor automatically pursue charges? Charges not yet filed.

Allen's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

This is not a civil case when you are arrested, it's a criminal investigation. The prosecutor will decide what charges, if any, to authorize on...

Allen M. Wolf's Answers (1038)

Can only one person be charged if they both confess

I was arrested for drug possession in November 2013...I wasn't arraigned or given a ticket. Can they charge me 5 months later??

What happens when someone (18 years) ignores an Minor In Possession bench warrant?

Sent nudes to someone and police involved?

Told no charges no tickets find out 3 months later ticket given and warrant 7 days later

Probation violation thats more than 10 years old

Had surgery on the 28th of april, shoulder is still screwed up ( mobility severly limited )

A customer dropped a car off after hours on a Sunday night and it was vandalized. Who is responsible for repairs?

I stole from target, what will happen??

Can a destruction of property be settled out of court? Will a prosecutor automatically pursue charges? Charges not yet filed.