Should I hold out until jury selection to see if the prosecutor offers a better plea then they already have offered?

I agree with both lawyers above. Many prosecutors offer plea deals so they don't have to prepare for a case, issue subpoenas and call in a jury...

Can I take employment in Florida and drive on a restricted Michigan license from a DUI.

Many people have their permanent residence in one state and earn a living in another. It would be wise to keep your residency in Michigan until...

Is their any chance of getting off early?

Many people are placed on probation for the purpose of ensuring that restitution is paid. It is highly unlikely that a person would be released...

20 yr old. 1st offense mip, should I hire a lawyer?

Under the MIP statute there is a possibility that you can get a deferred judgement of guilt if you complete some court ordered requirements....

I am being charged with a misdemeanor “Recreational Trespassing” in MI, Is it possible to get it deferred to a civil infraction?

Do not pay the fine until you contact a lawyer regarding the possibility of a civil infraction or a dismissal based upon the facts that you have...

Does my son really need a lawyer for a M.I.P. charge?

I always believe that a person who is appearing before a judge on a criminal charge that could affect their freedom or their future should have a...

What should I expect when contesting a speeding ticket?

Whether the officer shows up or not is always a gamble worth taking. Most courts are now scheduling an officers informal hearings all on the same...

She will be held in the current county jail until she is picked up and transported to the county where the outstanding felony warrant is pending. A...

Isn't embezzelemnet a property crime? Is it normal for a judge to allow someone to speak at a property crime?

It appears that there is an objection to the sentencing guidelines that could affect the guideline range that required an adjournment. Prior to...

The short answer is No. Once you have completed the terms and conditions placed upon you pursuant to the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA), the...