Get a lawyer and be prepared with a bail bondsman--you should be ok.

Can someone with a felony posses a firearm?

No! See 18 USC 922(g)-- you cannot own a gun under federal law with a prior felony, no matter what the state of Michigan says.

How much time is he looking at?

talk to his lawyer, you know the person with all the facts and evidence in front of them. Online we can only guess.

Can charged be dropped on account of mistaken idenitity?

Who knows. It sounds like a relatively weak case, but the mere fact that you didn't have a ski mask or all black just may mean you're not a...

In some contexts it certainly is not illegal to carry ammunition. However, as a felon, you can be restricted from possessing ammunition and firearms.

You should go to court and see if you can convert the fees to jail time or community service.

Is it illegal to carry in your pocket a live round? No weapons involved.

In some contexts it certainly is not illegal to carry ammunition. However, as a felon, you can be restricted from possessing ammunition and firearms.

Police asked me awkward questions during traffic stop

Because that's his job. If he gives you a ticket, he wants to ensure that the address is correct in case the DMV or the court wants to send you a...

These are drug possession charges. He must have been on probation for drug charges and violated. Not sure whether or how much time he'll do...

In the criminal context, when you are on bond and you fail to appear for court, a warrant will issue for your arrest and the court will forfeit the...

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