What will the repercussions be on my career in the merchant marine if convicted of a misdemeanor first offense mip

If you received a deferred sentence under MCL 436.1703, then you were never convicted of Minor in Possession. Typically, most reasonable judges...

Is it self defense if your spouse is beating you and you present a weapon without the threat of using it to cease the attack?

Any claim of self-defense will be scrutinized by the amount of force used to defend oneself and whether that amount of force was appropriate under...

If your post is accurate, then you were never convicted of any crime but only arrested. Many people are arrested as juveniles and adults but never...

Third MIP at Michigan State East Lansing court. First was erased with diversion -what is my worst case scenario?

If you are between the ages of 17 and 21, you could potentially face jail time in the county correctional facility. If you are less than 17 you...

If you are in a relationship with a guy and he is in another state, but he meets his age and so do you in yours, are you okay?

Your question is ambiguous because you have not indicated the age of your potential "boyfriend" or your own age. Your reference to an age...

If you are apprehended before your 17th birthday, you will likely be placed in a suitable juvenile detention facility until a detention preliminary...

16 first offense shoplifting $9.50 pair of earrings, what is the likely consequence?

It is unlikely that you will be placed into a juvenile detention center. This could change, of course, if you become unmanageable for your parents...

I pleaded not guilty to a speeding ticket [35 in 15]. i did not show to court for the hearing,

You should not expect that the judge will be happy with the fact that you missed your court date. You should come prepared to provide a...

What legal leg CAN we stand on?

In most states, when a child is born during marriage, the husband is presumed to be the father, regardless of whether he is indeed the biological...

Theft of Property

Your friend could be charged with any number of crimes including: aiding and abetting, accessory after the fact and removing and concealing stolen...