He needs to be discussing this with his attorney OWI 3rd is a felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison. Work release is a longshot at best.

Does he still have to right to appeal his sentence?

At this point he only has the right to seek leave to appeal. The request for an appeal and an attorney must be made within 42 days of sentencing.

Received retail fraud 3rd degree charges in MI. How can I get them dismissed and what do I tell interviewers while it's ongoing?

Since your not convicted your not obliged to report the incident. With no prior record you may be able to get the matter resolved without a...

I have a friend who was in a Michigan county jail. While locked up he was served a warrant on another, un-related, crime.

Yes it is legal. This situation actually happens frequently.

Get an attorney. It may be possible to negotiate a plea offer with a reduction to a regular OWI. As a first offense you might be able to avoid a...

My cousin robed the bank in jackson michigan with a gun took 50 thousand but all was recoverd first time offense he didnt give

First offense or not armed robbery convictions carry lengthy prison terms. The fact that he didn't give the police a hard time really has no impact...

My daugher was just admitted to the psychiatric ward and she has upcoming criminal court dates can these be continued

Contact her attorney and provide him or her with all of the pertinent information. The critical issue will be whether she has voluntarily put...

Will my husband go to jail for shooting at someone who fired shots at him first? He is a felon and so is the other person.

Your husband if charged can claim self defense. This is a factual, and not a legal defense. This means it would be for a jury to decide if the...

My wife's ex husband has not paid child support and now he wants to relinquish his rights. does he owe back child support

The back support would still be owed unless the arrearage is forgiven by your wife. Further, she can't forgive any amounts of money that may be...

There will be a court order, and very soon. The state has an interest, and the right to recover what it has paid to support your child.