I have received a letter of release for a case in Florida. But everytime I go apply for something it’s still affecting my opport
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Answered on September 23, 2020
A letter of release is something we don't deal with here in Michigan. Your best bet is to contact a criminal defense attorney in Florida to...
What happens when an 18 y/o girl is pregnant and the father is 16 in Michigan?
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Answered on August 24, 2020
Not sure if she would get full custody - that's a question better aimed at a family law attorney.
In terms of his parents getting her in...
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What type of charges will he face why did the officers not arrest them ?
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Answered on August 24, 2020
First, I changed the category from Juvenile Law to Criminal Defense. In the State of Michigan, a child is not considered a juvenile from criminal...
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If I was convicted of my 2 felonies before MI change the expungement laws, would I protected by the “grandfather provision”?
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Answered on August 11, 2020
I have been practicing solely in criminal defense since 2011. The expungement / set aside laws in Michigan have expanded since I have been in...
How long do I have to wait to apply for my cpl’s after a driving while impaired case?
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Answered on August 11, 2020
Three years is accurate. That's via statute, so there's no back door way to move that time period up. It's unfortunate that the Judge indicated...
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Are there any lawyers who do criminal pro bono work?
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Answered on August 11, 2020
If it is a felony case, or a case where incarceration is a likely outcome, then he will receive a court appointed attorney.
I agree with...
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What changed due to Corona Virus?
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Answered on August 11, 2020
Your question is really too vague to answer. All I can do is assume what you are getting at.
Everything has changed during the pandemic for...
In Michigan, in reference to MCL 750.227, how much of a fixed blade knife has to be visible to qualify as "open carry"?
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Answered on August 11, 2020
The best way to answer this question is to quickly examine the Criminal Jury Instructions on Carrying a Concealed Dangerous Weapon, which can be...
If my case is bound over to the 3rd circuit court do I have to repost bail or will the bond I posted still be active?
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Answered on August 11, 2020
You do not have to repost bail / bond. That said, in rare circumstances, judges will revisit a bond determination after a preliminary examination,...
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Can I sew someone for selling me a stolen bike?
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Answered on August 11, 2020
I agree with Attorney Brennan. If you knew or had good reason to know that the item was stolen (price too good to be true), then you could...
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