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I was sentenced to weekends in jail for a violation of probation. The problem is I'm the sole caregiver for my disabled child.
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Answered on November 20, 2018
I'm guessing this was known to the judge at the time this sentence was given. If not, it should have been. In any event... some judges won't care...
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Can I be arrested if I refuse to talk to a detective about a crime I DID NOT commit and being falsely accused of??
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Answered on November 20, 2018
No. It is your right to remain silent. No one has to talk to the police ever. The police can arrest you, whether you talk to them or not, if there...
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Should I plead guilty or not guilty if I was charged with 3rd degree retail fraud?
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Answered on November 19, 2018
It seems you have asked this question already. I would advise to plead not guilty at your arraignment so that way you get an opportunity to discuss...
Can a positive victim impact statement help lower my sentence at sentencing?
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Answered on November 18, 2018
Yes, at least, potentially. It can backfire sometimes but usually it will either help or do nothing but it seldom hurts.
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What am I looking at when I turn myself in?
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Answered on November 17, 2018
As a subsequent offender. the prosecutor and judge are more apt to treat you more harshly than if this was your first offense. Even jail becomes...
What will happen to me if I was charged with 3rd degree retail theft?
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Answered on November 17, 2018
You certainly need an attorney representing you. You may have a valid defense or a way to challenge the evidence. If not, there are options that...
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Will a 19 b charged for sleeping with a 13 yr old& possibly pregnant,also can charges b filed against father who allowed him to
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Answered on November 17, 2018
The 19-year-old can certainly be charged and if convicted faces up to life in prison. The father would almost assuredly be facing actions in the...
Can a 15 year old consent to having intercourse with a 16 year old in the state of Michigan?
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Answered on November 14, 2018
No. A 15-year-old is incapable of giving consent to have sex with anyone. Period. The age of consent for sex in Michigan is 16, so anyone under 16...
Does this sound fair?
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Answered on November 14, 2018
If it's your third alcohol-related offense and your'e still getting drunk in public and violating probation, it's not that surprising that a judge...
Will I be tested for alcohol on the HYTA program for a drug felony?
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Answered on November 14, 2018
The judge may order it as a term/condition of probation. The court has that authority. You don't want to risk losing HYTA and being convicted of a...
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