You are in a tough spot. This stopped being between just you and your boyfriend the minute the police were called.

It may be helpful in your analysis of what to do to know that in domestic violence cases, Michigan law (MCL 768.27c) allows the prosecutor to present your statements made to... View More

Background checks serve two purposes: 1) obviously to find disqualifying history, and 2) to help establish your character for truthfulness. Many people forget that second part. You may have heard the saying "it's not the crime, it's the coverup"; same thing applies to background... View More

That won't work. You went to trial, I'm presuming; the court almost certainly had jurisdiction as you were found guilty of committing a felony in that county. The answer to what you can do now depends on what you have done already. Most likely, you can file a "6500 motion" -... View More

Possibly. Is your boyfriend sentenced? If not, then he should have an assigned attorney if he didn't already retain a lawyer. You could call the federal defenders office for the Eastern District to see. If he has an attorney, that attorney must file (if there are legal grounds to do so).... View More

Good question. There is a process for people with felonies to restore their gun rights. I would not recommend you keep a weapon in the house or anywhere your husband may be deemed to have constructive possession (i.e. access and ability) until he successfully completes that process.

There are too many factors for a definitive answer. Generally, if you report to a treatment agency (e.g. YWCA or hospital), you may choose whether to proceed with criminal prosecution.

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

No. But what are you considering witness intimidation?

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).

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.

What seems... View More

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.

In most... View More

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.