Can your probation officer sentence you to jail for violating? Or is that desision up to the judge?

Both answers above are correct. I would just add that the judge will listen to the probation officer's testimony when deciding whether or not you...

Yes, a bench warrant (assuming it was entered in the LEIN) will show up on a background check. You should hire an attorney and have the attorney...

What can I expect going to a Arraignment hearing?

Also, if you go to the arraignment w/o an attorney and plead guilty, the court may or may not require you to have a pretrial conference immediately...

I got a possession of marijuana ticket MI.....its my second possession charge...whats gonna happen now?

If you haven't been arraigned yet, plead not guilty at your Arraignment and ask for a pretrial conference. A competent attorney can probably...

Ok i just got put on probation and its the 3rd time and i just violated what would most likly happen???

Like others have stated, you'll very likely be looking at jail time. Your probation officer will recommend to the judge a certain # of days in...

Was this "no overnights of unrelated members of the opposite sex" clause in the final Judgment of Divorce, or only in a previous temporary order? ...

What to do when my probation officer tells me I have to do something the Judge told me not to worry about.

In addition to the excellent advice proffered above, I would add that you may need to make a trip to the courthouse and politely ask to speak with...

Why would a 17 yr old be tried as a adult if he was coaxed to steal a necklace $350 yet gave it to his friend to return

As aforementioned, young persons may be charged as "adults" in criminal proceedings once they turn 17 (or even younger in specific cases). ...

Termination of fathers rights to let step father adopt

Since your son's biological father won't stipulate to it, you may need to file a Petition for Hearing to Terminate his Rights...

Is there a standard fomat for notification of termination of parental rights?

The following link provides a list of approved forms for use in MI courts regarding adoptions. Hopefully this helps. If not, you may want to...