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My husband put a hole through my wall and I removed him from my home.My husband's mother came to my home to take him home with her. I allowed my husband back inside due to cold weather conditions. She arrived at my home; I was about to open the door and she kicked it in. She yelled... View More 
answered on May 16, 2018
You can report the incident to police and the prosecutor will decide whether or not to bring criminal charges against her. In addition, you can seek to get a restraining order (personal protection order) against her. This would entail completing the proper paperwork and filing it with the circuit... View More
I was pulled over for a defective equipment (break light) that was not defective. I know for a fact the police ran my plate and was profiling me and my family. But since there is an error on the ticket can that automatically be dismiss?
answered on May 16, 2018
If everything else on the ticket is correct except for the color of your vehicle, the ticket won’t automatically be dismissed because it contains the wrong color. Substantive issues such as your break light not being defective at the time of the stop would be grounds for a dismissal. However, a... View More
answered on May 16, 2018
Second degree retail fraud carries up to 1 year of jail time. Because this is your third offense, I would strongly recommend hiring a criminal defense attorney to give you the best chance of avoiding jail time. An attorney will be able to advise you on being proactive in seeking counseling and... View More
answered on May 16, 2018
I agree with previous counsel. Furthermore, a DUI and other traffic offenses cannot be expunged.
Michigan DMV did not allow me to do driver improvement program as I got ticket in Indiana. Indiana DMV did not allow as I have Michigan license.
answered on Apr 30, 2018
If the ticket has been paid, you can’t do anything at this point because you have admitted responsibility for the violation. If a default judgment was entered because you never showed up to address the ticket, you may be able to file a motion to set aside the default judgment, which would allow... View More
My son stole my credit card and bought a gun online and failing class and getting suspended. His father disciplined him and left some marks. Cps was called and he was arrested. Hes never had trouble with the law before and no record. What should he do. Plead guilty or go to trial. If he pleads not... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2018
Child abuse in the second degree is a serious felony charge that carries up to 10 years in prison.
He should plead not guilty at his first court hearing, which will be an arraignment. At that time, the judge will also set the bond amount. It is in his best interest to retain a criminal... View More
He is currently being housed in iron county when the situation occurred in gogebic county. iron county wants 1000 cash bond. gogebic county wants 5000. He went to court in iron county, was granted 1000 cash bond but they claim it wasn't an arraignment. he has not been transported yet. the... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2018
He may have had outstanding warrants for other charges in Iron County. He should hire a criminal defense attorney to work through the warrant and bond issues and represent him in the pending charges.
answered on Apr 18, 2018
Yes, your friend could face criminal charges if you’re arrested for a drunk driving offense and your friend knew that you were drunk but still let you drive. In such case, your friend could be charged with allowing an intoxicated person to operate a vehicle. The severity of the charge and... View More
DUI,suspended license and misdemeanor marijuana
answered on Apr 17, 2018
An arraignment is the first court date in a criminal case. The defendant will be informed of the charges being brought and have an opportunity to plead guilty or not guilty to each charge. The court will also determine whether the defendant is eligible to be released on bond and the amount of such... View More
The boss is temporarily working in US office from the headquarter in Korea. He doesn't take it seriously about DUI.
answered on Apr 17, 2018
If your husband gets pulled over and charged with a drunk driving offense, his boss will not have any criminal responsibility and the fact that his boss encouraged the drinking and driving will not be a defense. Ultimately, it is your husband’s choice to drink and drive. If he wants to drink... View More
I want him to see some juvie/jail time not just fines. Because he needs a wake up call not a coffin or future prison record. Any charges for the semi-auto bb handgun
answered on Apr 17, 2018
If you report your son to police, he could be charged with illegal use of a financial transaction device, which is a felony. Because he used the card online, he could also be charged with using the internet or a computer to commit a crime, which in this case would be a felony because the... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2018
An arraignment is the first court date in a criminal case. The defendant will be informed of the charges being brought and have an opportunity to plead guilty or not guilty. The court will also determine whether the defendant is eligible to be released on bond and the amount of such bond. If the... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2018
You stated that you were offered a deal and released without charges. Therefore, it seems like there are no pending charges against you. I’m not sure what options you are referring to.
My girlfriends step dad attacked her and her mom and was arrested for 2, 2nd offense domestic violence, we all live in the same house but he is not allowed back right now due to his charges. He filed a PPO on myself because I got involved and broke up him strangling my GFs mom. If for some crazy... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2018
Yes, you would have to leave if he was granted a PPO against you. If you feel that the PPO isn’t warranted, you can seek to terminate it. This involves filing a motion to terminate the PPO with the court and scheduling a hearing date. I would suggest hiring an attorney to do this for you... View More
I have a prescription for my adderall, i had my adderall in a bag since my cap on my prescription bottle broke, can i still be charged if i have a prescription?
answered on Apr 17, 2018
Yes, you can still be charged for possession. However, having a valid prescription is a defense if you can show proof of that presctiption. Hiring an attorney will give you a better chance of getting the charge dismissed. I would suggest contacting a local criminal defense attorney to discuss the... View More
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