I received a felony dwi and served 30 days. I was then put on probation. I applied for a move out of state and was denied.

Not only is it a possibility but it is likely. If your felony DUI is an Oakland County and you picked the worst place in the state to pull this....

It mean someone who is related by blood or within the fourth degree of affinity. Essentially, affinity means related by marriage or common...

Do I need an adoption lawyer

Yes, I definitely recommend you get a lawyer, especially if the other parent won't voluntarily terminate their parental rights. It's quite tedious...

How can I get my drivers license back?

You need to consult with a lawyer with substantial experience in driver's license restorations to review your driving record and any previous...

Zero unlicensed Lawyers practicing Law - why 1 million unlicensed Plumbers practicing Plumbing? Lawsuit on government?

This isn't a criminal defense question- it's a civil law question. Furthermore, this is something that is better addressed by petitioning the...

That depends on a number of factors-- what docket the court is currently in (civil or criminal), how many cases are ahead of you, are they any...

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Should I choose a court or jury trial?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to that question. It depends on the case. You really, really need a lawyer to help you decide that....

About how long after your arraignment does the court schedule a pre trial?

Depends on the court's schedule. The 54B district court in East Lansing is about a two-week turnaround on average. About a month on the long end.

Does Michigan law provide any post-conviction relief programs that would help a two time OWI offender avoid jail time?

I agree with my colleagues. While this should have been addressed prior to sentencing, you may need to get a lawyer involved to see if the jail...

The police busted in my sons house in Ypsilanti, MI and found about a pound of marijuana. Thankfully they didn't arrest him.Why?

What you need to do is be proactive and get a lawyer involved as soon as possible. The marijuana is probably awaiting testing at the Michigan State...