Philip Matthew Jacques

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Criminal defense Lawyer

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

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Can we get a different lawyer prior to sentencing after a plea was reached

Philip's answer | Answered on April 26, 2012

Yes. Under MRPC 1.16(a)(3), a client can discharge an attorney at any time. MCR 6.310(B) governs withdrawing or vacating a plea after it is...

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What should I expect from a marijuana use charge?

Philip's answer | Answered on March 30, 2012

The initial court date is only an arraignment. At that time, the Judge will read the charges to you and ask you whether you plead guilty or not...

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I just got caught at sears for retail fraud 3rd and i have nothing on my record what will happen?

Philip's answer | Answered on March 27, 2012

Many jurisdictions offer a deferred sentence program for defendants without a criminal record. A deferred sentence ultimately results in a...

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Will I be going to jail for first offense OWI?

Philip's answer | Answered on March 12, 2012

In most courts, for a first time OWI offense, you will not be sentenced to jail, unless there were some aggravating circumstances. More...

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Bogus felony warrant on me now for a misdemeanor warrant that was cleared 9 mos ago. How do I fix this without going to jail?

Philip's answer | Answered on March 07, 2012

MCR 6.310(C) governs withdrawing a guilty plea after sentencing and states that a defendant may file a motion to withdraw his/her guilty plea...

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My son is accused of stealing from someones house.. His adament he did not do it and offered to take a polygraph test. Should

Philip's answer | Answered on February 23, 2012

I agree with Mr. Lapres. He should retain a criminal defense attorney, before speaking to the police again or taking a police polygraph. Police...

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