Is retracting a statement after being mirandized legal? will you be considered perjuring yourself? She was under the influence.

Hi, thanks for your question. I would really need to know a lot more before I gave specific legal advice in this situation, such as your friend's...

What can I expect when going to court for a misdemeanor (marijuana usage) for first time offense in Michigan?

Hi, thanks for your question. If this is your first appearance in court, it is more likely "arraignment" and not a trial. At arraignment, you...

Hi, thanks for your question. It can't be expunged automatically through the passage of time. You (or an attorney who represents you) have to...

CCanJesus you sue a county sheriff's offs for failure to protect the public at large ?

Hi, thanks for your question. You can try. The case would be one where you assert that there was negligence on the part of the sherriff's...

I am currently suing someone in small court, and they have put in a demand for order and removal - Can I request this be denied?

Hi, thanks for your question. You said your case began in Small Claims. Michigan law will not let attorneys represent in Small Claims Court....

I had a child abuse case 10 years ago in Michigan and im currently pregnant...my rights was terminated from my former children

Hi, thanks for your question. The fact that you have a past termination means CPS may try to authorize a petition. You'd have to demonstrate to...

Hi, thanks for your question. Mr. Stearns' advice is correct. I only wanted to add that if you begin in Small Claims, and he responds through...

Been together 18 yrs, lived at my house together13 yrs how much rights does he have in court

Hi, thanks for your question. Answer: there is no common law marriage in Michigan. He has no right to divide property without a marriage, and...

Can they put me in jail for contempt of court at a show cause hearing even though child support is being deducted from paycheck?

Hi, thanks for your question. It's possible to get jail even when your income is garnished for child support. Tell the FOC that you will make a...

Does my daughter’s father lose his rights to her?

Hi, thanks for your question. The answer (two possibilities): 1) CPS would have to start a case against him in Michigan for that to happen....