What does it mean when judge says they normally don't give court appointed lawyers if you're not goin to jail at arraignment

Depending on what you plead to, there may be cause for concern. In the State of Michigan, and OWI 2nd requires a mandatory 5 days in jail - thus...

Is there anything I can do to up my chances of being able to have a company car after a DUI?

Unfortunately that is a company decision and less of a situation that a criminal defense attorney can have meaningful input on. Generally...

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Husband on probation for DV & alcohol offences. They don't check on him. Always drunk and threatening to kill me frequently.

He can't legally threaten to kill you. You should look into contacting the YWCA and other similar groups. They can find you housing options....

Pending charges are OUID and a Felony Child Endangerment for an auto accident. Can a Felony Child Endangerment be

The amount really isn't the issue. The question is whether you were "under the influence" of a controlled substance at the time of the accident. ...

I have a DUI charge I didn't know I had. 13 years ago, what can I expect when I go to court?

Unfortunately yes. The reason being that you aren't being charged 13 years after the fact - it appears you were charged a long time ago, but just...

If an officer didn't test my blood or urine on the scene can they later and use against me.

Unless they are trying to charge you with Operating While Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, testing your blood would appear to be...

How come charges wouldn't be pressed if someone threw a cell phone at someone?

The Prosecutor has sole discretion on charging crimes. If you wish to pursue you should contact the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for an...

Can you get charged with retail fraud if the only thing a store did was take your license plate down?

The reality is that at this point your probably don't know if that is all they have. My sneaking suspicion is that if they took your license plate...

The prosicuter would not read the police report that would prove the the victim and witnesses lied

There isn't enough information here to determine whether someone actually tampered with evidence / obstructed justice / filed a false police...

My gf's probation officer wont allow me to speak to her anymore what do i do?

It sounds like to me that there may be a "No Contact Order" from the Judge on the case (potentially because you were caught committing a crime...