Is testimony of the girl in court enough to get these guys convicted without any physical evidence?

Technically, the word of an alleged victim, if believed by a jury in a criminal sexual conduct case can be enough to satisfy a conviction according...

By law can you go to jail when someone shows up at your residence with a weapon and you defend yourself.

Anyone can go to the police with allegations. From there the police generally investigate, write a report and may submit that report to the...

While not exactly the same as a criminal investigation, an investigation by CPS / DHS can be a bit daunting. Veiled threats are often made during...

Will I be ordered to repay the expenses of a public defender even if I did not request one?

You can always ask the court to be allowed to represent yourself. In those circumstances, many times a court will order an attorney essentially...

After probation is over..?

Based on the way HYTA diversion works, there should be nothing publicly available on your record related to the conviction right now. Completion...

Can another officer investigate this case and still file charges after 2 years and the original officer being retired?

Is it possible? Absolutely. Deals are struck with prosecutors and not the police. Without an agreement in hand you have no proof of a binding...

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Can I appeal this plea in an effort to at very least reduce his tier of CSC.

The time for a standard appeal passed a long time ago. There are potentially ways to still appeal, however they are made much harder by the fact...

What can I do?

I'm sorry for what you've gone through. Call the Michigan State Police. That would avoid the local boys. Best.

Will MI make we fulfill AZs requirements of jail time or interlock, etc, before renewing my MI license?

It is illegal to operate while visibly impaired in Michigan, which can certainly occur at BACs below .08. So the charge / conviction in AZ is...

What do I say? What do I not say?

You have the right to remain silent. Use it unless / until an attorney you've hired advises you otherwise. Just don't show to the meeting. If...