Can a judge sentence you below the guidelines...

Yes if he can articulate reasons that satisfy the statute of downward departures.

Do most judges read letters or do they let the familes speak on the behalf off their loved ones??

Most Judges read the letters and yes they can make a difference.

Can the sibling with Med. POA order med. staff not to share info. about hospitalized father with his adult other children?

The POA controls. You may have no rights at this time. This is why it is very important to pick the right POA.

Is a possible too avoid the mandatory minimum with a felon possesion charge and get a lighter sentence instead of 2years.

Need more facts here. Was he convicted?

If I am in possession of the "court copy" of a citation. Will they ever receive my paperwork to schedule a hearing?

Keep calling the court to see if there is anything scheduled.

Can I get a reasonable accommodation? I fell on the job hard diving out of the way of speeding car in employee parking lot. The

Get a WC lawyer right away.

Can police press charges on you directly for having consensual sex with a minor with a statement or does a parent have to?

They can and will charge him eventually.

Can a police officer charge me with statutory rape if the girl consented and the parents dont charge me?

absolutely. Why would you talk to the police without an attorney to advise? You are now in a lot of trouble. Hire an attorney ASAP and do not talk...

Advantages / disadvantages of entering a "no contest" plea in a felony charge in Michigan

Not having to say you did something wrong. That is really what it comes down to. The sanctions will be the same as a guilty plea.

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Does a 17 year old have a curfew ?

Check with your city ordinance.