What are my options in court? How can I stop this from going on my permanent record?

The question to begin with is if you are guilty and they can prove your guilt. Without a breath result and/or alcohol confiscated either from the...

Can we fight to get this lable off his record

More information is needed. Something isn't adding up here because 16 is the age of consent in Michigan and if she was 16 at the time of the...

Third offense retail fraud- what is likely the punishment?

With each subsequent offense the chance for jail increases. Even the most lenient and laidback of judges are going to have their patience run thin...

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How could a person who plead guilty to two charges see if they could get their sentence reduced?

You can't file an appeal for a reduced sentence unless there was errors at the time of sentencing that could have changed his sentence. Appeals...

Will i be immediately sent to jail for this probation violation

You could be sent to jail on the violation until bond is posted. Whether you ultimately end up in jail for the violation depends on a number of...

What is the likely hood of jail time

This is the same question you already posted. With each subsequent criminal charge your chance of going to jail only increases. A charge like this...

How would I get started in this process

First, get a copy of your Michigan criminal history IChat report here: https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/home.aspx. You can get a copy instantly...

Should I tell my probation officer about the ticket I was arrested and released on my own recognizance?

I agree with my colleagues. A standard term and condition of probation is to report any official police contact within 24 hours. Failure to do will...

It is possible but there is no way to say for sure. If one of the Court officers or judge decides to run your information and it shows up you could...

Withdrawing a plea is very difficult. If defendants could withdraw pleas for virtually any reason or because they had "buyer's remorse" it would...