Do I have to put a conviction that occurred before age 18 on a job application?

If the application says any and all convictions, yes, you should put your juvenile record on it. It can be argued that a juvenile disposition or...

If the girl was 16 at the time you had sex with her, as long as it was consenual and the two of you don't have some special relationship (teacher,...

Is sitting in a bar parking lot past 2:30 a.m. Illegal in michigan?

Technically, it could be argued that you were trespassing. Apparently, the officer simply wanted to know what you were up to sitting outside of a...

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You can expect to go to jail. Eventually, the same day if you're lucky, you'll be arraigned on the DWLS charge (or/unless there is a pre-set bond...

License Appeal Heaing - Any advice?

You should contact an attorney that specializes in license restoration. Not an attorney that simply has "license restoration" in their ad. Many...

I have a pre- trial approaching for a charge I recently pleaded not guilty too. Is there a way I can still make this not go on

The pretrial conference is used to share discovery, discuss issues with the case, and to resolve the case short of trial. You can accept the plea...

What can be done post-investigation/pre-charges? Can you prevent charges from being made citing constitutional rights issues?

No. Not officially. You can have your attorney contact the prosecutor about the case while/before the prosecutor is reviewing it. This might...

Police Reports, Post-Investigation...can you get copies?

No. Your lawyer is correct. The police department will not and does not have to release the report until the investigation is closed. The police...

Can you file a motion after the investigation, but before charges are levied?

No. If charges haven't been filed, there is no case to file a motion on. There isn't any case at this point to file the motion against in court.

Defense during arraignment?

No. The charges are read, a plea is entered, and bond is set. You cannot challenge the complaint at this stage.