How do I ask for a deferment program in a first time petty theft case?

When you appear for the arraignment, plead not guilty. If you can't afford an attorney, request a court-appointed attorney. Also, if you are...

Can misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty be prosecuted. The offence took place in 2008?

I agree with the answers of the other attorneys. If the charges were filed prior to the expiration of 6 years, they can continue with the...

Grandmother arrested for the very first time is she just going to have probation, fine, or jail time?

If your Grandmother has never had any criminal charges before and no knife was used to assault someone, the odds are good that she won't spend any...

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My husband is getting ready to retire. His ex wives have QDROs. The first is remarried. Is she still entitled to his retirement?

A QDRO is not affected by remarriage of the former spouse. If the Judgment of Divorce granted the QDRO, then it was given to her as part of the...

My daughter plead down a MDP and agreed to pay restitution on a cell phone she broke.

While it doesn't make sense to spend $1000 for an $800 restitution item, it also doesn't make sense to pay for an $800 tablet to replace a cell...

What will happened to a 15 year old who doesn't get caught stealing in the store but they wrote down h/she parents plate number.

Your question raises another question. Why did the store write down the parents' license plate number? They must have seen something to get them...

Can a deputy use another police officers report to file as a complaining witness, and isn't a police report just hearsay.

You have quite a few misunderstandings about what a complaining witness is. In your case, the "complaining witness" is simple the police officer...

Im innocent of Furnishing alcohol to A minor needI advice

Michigan does not have an exception for parents providing alcohol to their minor children. If you did not do this, then you should hire an...

Is it possible to get evidence or a case dismissed due to the fact the evidence submitted doesn't match the police report.

Evidence will not be dismissed because the evidence doesn't match the police report. However, anything in the police report can be used to...

Probation violation

You should have reported it at the time it happened, so you are already in the hole. There is a high probability that your PO will find out about...