What should i plead in court

Definitely plead not guilty to whatever it is you've been charged with. You may have defenses, evidence or Fourth Amendment problems, or be...

What steps should he take to get the attention of a great attorney to help with his appeal?

I agree with my colleagues. The Innocence Project is the first place I would contact followed by the State Appellate Defenders Office (SADO). You...

Can she fight this open container charge and will she have to do jail time if she is charged guilty? Is pleaing not guilty wise?

It's usually the best approach to plead not guilty at the arraignment and get a lawyer. Otherwise, you forfeit any opportunity to negotiate with...

What will happen now that I failed a drug test due to second hand smoke? How can they charge me $275 for a maximum $100 ticket?

The maximum fine of $100 is a bit misleading. That is the maximum the court can fine you for violating it. However, there are other financial...

Is this true, and is so, then how, and why???

Expungement eligibility is not dependent on whether or not you pleaded guilty. It depends on the type of conviction, the number of convictions, and...

What can be done for an unemployed alleged first offender?

Most misdemeanors are not 90-day misdemeanors. Most are 93-day or one year misdemeanors. That being said... the judge has a lot of discretion and...

The purpose of an arraignment is very basic and limited. The judge will inform you of what you are charged with, the maximum penalties, ask for a...

Legally say that you have not been arrested with a conviction set aside in Michigan? Is it the same for deferred judgment cases

No you cannot. All the expungement does is set the conviction aside or make it non-public. You can honestly under the law say you have no...

20 plus year warrant? Doesn't appear on any website (local). How to hire a lawyer to do a REAL warrant search? Fees?

Lawyers charge different prices. You will just have to speak to some and see what they will charge. Preferably contact a criminal attorney from the...

How likely will Indiana come to get him in Michigan or how long do they have to come get him?

If it is a violent felony like domestic violence, I would venture to say the chances are pretty good they will hold him for Indiana to come and get...