In 1976, my daughter then age 9, was sexually molested by her step-father for 5 yrs. In 1989, he admitted to this allegation.

The statute of limitations has most likely run out. However, there are situations where the statute is "tolled" (clock stops). One of the more...

Not guilty. You may request a court appointed attorney at that time. However, you cannot pick your court appointed attorney. If you can get the...

What is michigan defining as "usable" in regard to weight applied to the 2.5 ounce rule in Michigan marihuana

It's the dried leaves and flowers of the marihuana plant, and any mixture or preparation thereof, but does not include the seeds, stalks, and roots...

Do I need a criminal (appellate) attorney?

One can only receive credit toward a sentence to incarceration if they were incarcerated and had not posted bond on the case (it's possible to post...

The 7411 deferral is a State law. Arrests, charges, and dispositions are shared with the FBI by the Michigan State Police. You couldn't get the...

You may always report a crime and I encourage you to do so. Whether or not it is legally pursuable depends on the statute of limitations which...

Can a police officer do this?

She can't "undo" the report. It already happened. It's been logged into 911, the police system (if they pulled a number), etc. There is no way...

No it won't. He/she is thinking of the statute of limitations to CHARGE a crime. If the warrant is issued, they have been charged, and it will...

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Some courts abstract these (send them to MSP records) incorrectly, so it's hard to tell you. However, this is the law: the entire record,...

What is the usually sentencing for a person charged with domestic violence, felonious assault, and felony firearm?

The DV is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days in jail. Felonious assault is a felony, obviously, and punishable by up to 4 years. ...