One can fully ignore CIVIL DEMAND letter based on Michigan Law 600.2953 (5)?

I always advise clients not to pay the civil demand. In practice, I have never seen a merchant actually sue.

What are the possible penalties of attempted possesion of marijuana in michigan

If your charge is in Greenville, MI, then the attempt plea isn't a very good offer. The city ordinance in Greenville is punishable by up to 93...

My boyfriend was on parole in Michigan and picked up a case in Tennessee he served 16 months there. Will Michigan come get him

It is difficult to give a concrete answer. Michigan certainly could, and might come pick him up on the parole violation. If I were a betting...

What is the procedure called when you plead guilty but you want to go to court and you have to start all over with the charges?

If the defendant has pled guilty, and wishes to undo this, she would have to file a motion to withdraw her plea. Whether or not this motion will be...

What to do next when Police won't give me police report.

File a written request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). If your request under FOIA is denied wrongfully, you can then sue the police...

This requirement is specific to your conditions of probation. To be safe, I would consult with the attorney who represented you on the underlying...

Is it possible for me to get off probation early or would it be a waste of my time to pursue?

You probably want to start by discussing this with your probation officer. It is likely that she will give you permission to travel for your...

Can a non-capital felony be continued for months waiting for a jury trial because of witnesses who are out-of-state students

The courts have guidelines from the State Court Administrative Office that encourage completion of cases in a timely manner. However, a judge has...

The statute of limitations stops running when charges are brought. Skipping bail for six years will not cause the charge to be dismissed. It will...

My son is being charged with first degree home invasion and armed robbery.

Your son should continue not to talk to the police, and needs to seek representation by an experienced criminal defense attorney. There are many...