Grand Rapids, MI asked in Criminal Law for Michigan

Q: after going to prelimanary hearing how many days before status confrence is held

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Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Licensed in Michigan

A: Traditionally 42 days. These days? Could be more or less than 42 days. If you are not in custody, your case may proceed slower than those who are in custody.

A status conference is not something you want to rush into. All it is is a conference to determine whether you will plea or go to trial. You are not entitled to a plea deal, and so whatever deal was presented for your preliminary examination may be the only deal you get, and that's what you'll get to determine at the status conference: whether you will accept that or go to trial.

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