I don't think you have a valid claim to sue the state for sending you to prison on an adult conviction. Many people under 18 are incarcerated in prisons in Michigan as well as just about every other state.

Not something you'd ideally want to contend with in a parenting time dispute. That said, the court's focus is on what's best for the child. Unless there is something about the conviction or psych evaluation that impacts parenting, it should not be a big deal as long as ongoing... View More

Family law is civil in nature and not subject to the more stringent criminal law standards. How are the photos relevant? That should be the focus of your fight now.

No. However the information is likely to show up on the background check.

Not true at all. The case is likely being prosecuted by the local city attorney's office instead of the county prosecutor. We call it a difference between "city charges" and "state cases". That said, it's still a criminal misdemeanor once convicted.

Breath. Understandably, you've never been in criminal trouble before and are imagining the worse possible scenarios. You will likely not see any jail time, and so long as you are otherwise financially qualified, will remain free to buy a house. And if something like a single misdemeanor retail... View More

First, be mindful that there are a lot of telephone scams going around claiming to be from law enforcement, and ultimately demanding money or personal information. If the person left a name and a phone number, contact the police department to see if it's legit. If it is, tell them you'll... View More

Double jeopardy involves having to answer for the same conduct twice. Larceny from a building and larceny by conversion involve different elements (i.e. one does not involve having to prove anything from taken from a building) - see Blockburger Test.

You may have an estoppel issue with... View More

Not sure why they would be illegal for her to send them to you if they are in fact her's. A prisoner can send or receive most any mail that is not deemed contraband. It would be contraband for her to possess other prisoners' legal work. "Legal mail" refers to the process by... View More

Unfortunately, no, unless you are wanting criminal charges filed against her - which may become your only option at some point.

If you have the resources, you should look into counseling, perhaps even inpatient.

Maintaining a drug house, probably. Likely, the narcotics team had been watching the house for some time, or has a confidential informant who has provided information as to who frequents the house.

Depends on whether there was any communication or solicitation. If there is any doubt as to age, you should not be exchanging pictures.

There are a few charges the police could pursue - tampering is one that doesn't necessarily require damage. The question is whether the police, and prosecutor, will find this a matter to pursue. Only time will tell, unfortunately.

Not sure with the facts given, but I would suspect venue may be proper in Monroe if that's where your mother in law lives and it's alleged that's where you obtained her identifying information.

A common condition of probation is to not leave the state without approval of the Court. If your probation officer is unwilling to allow for travel, it is recommended that you hire a lawyer to file a motion before the Judge assigned to your case to allow for travel.

Yes. I assume upon his arrest, he was held in jail on some sort of bond, which he was unable or unwilling to provide for his release. He then entered some sort of plea, and was sentenced to a term of probation - all of which is something the judge can do. When you are on probation, it is a grace... View More

Yes they can. If you are declining offers, you are electing a trial - which is certainly your right. However, at a trial, the prosecution can try to prove all crimes you've had due process on (e.g. been arraigned on).

The arrest decision was made by police based on their initial investigation. No one beside the officers involved can really say how or why other than they obviously thought probable cause existed that you assaulted your mother. It's a decision susceptible to human error in judgment, which is... View More

Yes you will. It can be done after 3 or 5 years upon completion of your sentence (including discharge from probation or parole).

What do you mean by not having a right to a speedy trial? Delays in getting to trial can be attributed to the prosecution OR the defense, and unless you happened to be a MDOC prisoner at the time, there is no absolute right to have a trial within a certain period of time. What speedy trial does in... View More