HYTA eligibility does NOT end on a defendant's 23rd birthday. Under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (MCL 762.11) eligibility is available up to a...

Can the Canadian government see sealed or expunged criminal records from the US?

The Canadian government is only going to be concerned with prior convictions or if you are correctly on probation. If you weren't convicted, you...

What, if any, are our next steps from a legal standpoint and what might we be able to expect as far as the process?

Hopefully you have contacted the police and made a report of the allegations. The police will conduct an investigation and at the end submit their...

What should I be expecting and how long can this take. The worrying is very stressful.

Investigations can take up to several months for this type of charge. It depends on a number of factors including how strong they believe their...

Can you file any form to not pay court cost and supervision fees if you are sentenced to probation? And you are not working?

You can certainly make that request at the time of sentencing. I would come prepared with proof of indigency by providing proof of income, assets,...

Is it possible for the judge to reduce my sentencing at that time given my good background history and pregnancy?

It depends on the exact nature of the plea. Was the sentencing agreement that you would be sentenced to exactly one year in jail or no more than...

What can I do to not have to pay this bond and can I get the charge removed if I appeal (6.500) based on not signing this bond?

I don't do appeals but I'm pretty sure that 6.500 motions require evidence that you did not have at the time or evidence that could not have been...

What do I say? What do I not say?

No one has to talk to the police. Ever. Anything you say can and will be used against you. Despite what they may tell you, they are probably not...

I think my friend is a perfect candidate for a Michigan Pardon, does she have a case to be pardoned? Any advice?

Is she eligible for an expungement? That's the best route to go if she is eligible. She can get a felony expunged provided it is a felony that is...

What happens?

I agree with Mr. Rickert. Each court is different. You may get an order of discharge in the mail or you may have to appear for a final review...