I am 21 and was recently caught shoplifting. This is my first time getting in trouble with this. Do I need a lawyer?

Anytime you are facing a criminal charge you need a lawyer to ensure the best possible outcome. You may very well have a legitimate legal defense...

How to get my revoked drivers license back?

You need to contact a Michigan attorney with successful experience with the Secretary of State hearings. Most DUI/OWI attorneys do them. It is very...

When a judge sentences someone to prison there is a minimum sentence and a maximum sentence. The 23 months is probably the agreement that was...

IIt I am 24 years old does HYTA apply to me at all?

There are a number of factors at issue here. One, the offense you are charged with or plead to would have to be an offense that is eligible for...

This is my first offense and on that same day i will be leaving the country So is it possible to change my court date?

You didn't state what the offense was. That's very important. If you are out on bond on any criminal charge, the court will usually impose that you...

Is it possible to have a dismissed felony charge expunged from my record in Michigan?

No, only convictions can be expunged. If you are concerned about it, you may consider getting a substance abuse assessment done so if someone like...

Who presses charges?

Ultimately it is up to the prosecutor and the prosecutor alone to press charges. You can contact the police and file a report. The police will...

How does my wife go about firing her court appointed lawyer?

She should first ask him if he will address that with the court. If not, she may have to address it with the judge the next time they are in court...

When can I have my felony expunged if I was sentenced in 2012 to five years probation with the first year served on work releas?

It is five years after you were discharged from probation. I'm a little confused because it said you were sentenced to five years of probation in...

It will depend on the judge and what the reason is you are going out of state. Also, if you are on bond check your conditions because often...