Depending on the allegations and to whom she is making these claims, this could result in serious criminal charges against your friend. If it were me, I'd keep silent about the allegations. And if he is contacted by law enforcement, definitely get a lawyer before speaking with them.

It's possible. I would imagine when he goes to court, the prosecutor will likely want him admit to careless driving right then or they'll charge him with reckless driving and malicious destruction of property.

My condolences on the loss of your son. Unfortunately, particularly in today's internet age, the "bell" cannot be unrung. The media reported what was true at the time: your son's arrest. HYTA means that there was no conviction as part of the disposition; however, HYTA does not... View More

That person would likely be charged with a felony. At a minimum, he or she just signed up for an extended stay in the jail, with a significant downgrade in accommodations at least in the short term (e.g. segregation).

No. But what are you considering witness intimidation?

Will be interesting to see how you are tied to that property. This is where the warrant affidavit may come in handy. You'll also need to look into whether there is witness testimony or fingerprint evidence.

I, like all lawyers, grow concerned whenever adverbs are used to qualify statements. What does "barely talking" mean? Did you exchange pleasantries or phone numbers? Without knowing what this talk was about, it's impossible to determine your legal exposure.

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Talk with your probation officer. Unless told otherwise by that person or a judge, you are obligated to comply with all terms and conditions of your probation order.

Not a wise idea. However, he may be eligible for restoration of his gun rights - thus alleviating the problem. He should consult with a local attorney versed in that to determine whether he is eligible and go through the process before you two move in together.

Unless your boyfriend is pending a psych eval, he had to have had a preliminary exam or waived it by this point. And at this point, they would have had what in my county is called a status conference or pretrial conference. There could be a number of reasons why those may not have happened, or he... View More

Yes, quite likely. Generally, you may film or take pictures of anything or anyone you can see from where you are lawfully present. What you do with those images is a different matter. Although I would say that the law allows far more than what personal ethics and morals might.

He probably has a hold and is pending extradition proceedings. If he waives, Indiana would give Michigan just a reasonable amount of time to come get him. If he fights extradition, he will be arraigned in Indiana where a bond will be set pending the extradition hearing process.

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I don't understand the question completely. Are you asking about the factual basis for each charge?

1) Felony in possession - possessed a firearm while legally unable to do so due to a prior felony without having your gun rights restored.

2) CCW - carrying a weapon concealed... View More

If you want to fight the charge and have a trial, you'll need to make your way to Macomb county and deal with the bench warrant that has been issued. If not, then what the court told you about plea by mail is probably a good option.

The best thing you can do to support your friend, short of hiring an attorney, is to manage his expectations. I get it that your friend doesn't think his court appointed attorney is doing anything, but depending on the facts of the case, he may be facing a situation where he either accepts the... View More

I would suspect that the police were actively watching that house, and had a pretty good idea of who was coming and going, and for what reasons. At the very least there is reasonable suspicion, which would allow for a brief period of detainment. Without knowing more about the case, it's hard... View More

All valid questions, and ones you should ask the victim's rights coordinator or prosecutor assigned to the case.

You must stop and identify yourself to police when requested; it is a crime in itself not to do so or to provide false information. If you do not, the police can detain you until your identity can be ascertained.

As to the ski mask in public, walking down the street may not be an issue,... View More

You don't have a right to an attorney at this stage so if you want representation, you'll need to hire an attorney.

That's not going to work. The search warrant and police report are not evidence. Further, the victim did not make the search warrant report or police report (that was done by the police, albeit likely with information the victim provided). It is not uncommon for police reports to be inaccurate... View More