If a statement was made out of court and hearsay can a witness recant the statement?

There are over 30 specifically defined hearsay exceptions and exemptions under the Michigan Rules of Evidence. It takes a skilled attorney to be...

Can i be charged with b&e if i was 15 miles away from the b&e?

The prosecution could be seeking to convict you on an aiding and abetting theory. If they can prove beyond a reasonable doubt at trial that you...

I recently made a bad mistake with my friend, it was my birthday and we decided to be dumb and we took a foam deer practicing

You are charged with a one-year misdemeanor. Generally speaking, there are a couple of different options that you have in the criminal law...

First offense 3rd degree retail fraud with merchanddise over $300. Felony or misdomener?

Retail Fraud 3rd Degree is a 93-day misdemeanor in Michigan. I suggest that if you are facing this charge, you contact an attorney in your area. ...

There is no hard-and-fast rule mandating when a probation officer has to give you notice of a violation. If you are going to be subjected to a...

Can i avoid jail time for my warrents?

Misdemeanor warrants could mean very different things. If you are facing two one-year misdemeanor charges, there is far greater likelihood that...

In answer to your question, no, you do not HAVE to have legal representation before the court. However, I do suggest it, especially if you are...

I'm on probation now for dui but recently just violated probation for getting caught drinking

It sounds like your court date will be either an arraignment for a probation violation or a probation violation hearing. At the time of your...

Remember that often times, a probation officer would rather not violate you if he/she doesn't have to. If you have been adhering to the terms of...

I am 18 years old, just got first MIP

Under Michigan Compiled Law 436.1703, judges are given the discretion to allow first-time MIP offenders to have a deferred disposition. One of the...