I don't think you can accurately infer a potential sentence from the bond in cases like this. Bond is intended to ensure 1) the person will show up to court, and 2) community safety. In more serious offenses of course it's presumed community safety is at risk (e.g. murder). It is not,... View More

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. A criminal attorney should advise on this, to prevent any violation of laws involving impersonation or related crimes. Good luck

Depends on whether sentencing happened. Either way, you can ask, but a judge does not have to allow it.

"Reversal" is actually asking to withdraw your plea. If you do, the case does not go away. You effectively go back to "Square One" - facing trial as-charged with all... View More

Yes. But in the end, it doesn't really matter as all it takes is one probation violation.

By the way you ended your question, it sounds like you also have a realistic sense of the outcome. MDOC policy says that only first-time prisoners are eligible for SAI consideration. But policy is not law. And ultimately, it's MDOC's call. I would say for your well-being, you can always... View More

The devil is always in the details. Here, I suspect the police are going to testify that they issued commands to stop, etc. Hopefully there's body cams to support what you're saying about that.

The two counts of R&O would likely come from two officers present, HOWEVER, that... View More

Are you looking to hire someone, or just looking for advice?

Very likely he will face charges related to this. Typically in this situation like this, the police would have a blood draw and will charge him based on those results when they come back. And obviously it will be easy to confirm driving without a license, which is a misdemeanor itself.

The... View More

Let's consider a few things here:

You pled to delivering or manufacturing meth with, presumably, a recommended sentence of no more than 48 months. Your guidelines otherwise call for a sentence exceeding 78 months. Those are prison guidelines, and if you get anything less than prison,... View More

I understand what you're saying but look at it this way: probation is in lieu of jail. You wouldn't be drinking alcohol in jail, would you?

And if you're in veterans treatment court, the counter argument would be made that drinking is contraindicative of the treatment and... View More

I do not believe there are provisions exclusive to incarcerated individuals. I think he'll need to contact his student loan servicing agency, or have someone do it on his behalf through a power of attorney form. I would think it's a matter of certifying each year that he has no income... View More

Great question! It's hard to give a "right" answer because there are a number of variables to consider...including the reality that some people simply lack empathy.

The simple answer is to do what probably comes naturally to you: if confronted, remain calm and explain that... View More

I think you have all the information you're going to get (hopefully). Whether it's enough to charge him is a decision the prosecutor will make after you report this to the police. A question will be whether this "show" was intentional or not. There is a difference between being... View More

Very sorry to hear that you are experiencing this. I would suggest that you video him in the act then call the police. This kind of sexual harassment is treated by the police very harshly when kids are involved. but they will need some proof, hence the video. As you video you should speak the... View More

If an attorney has violated your attorney-client privilege and disclosed your confidential communications with the attorney to a third party, you should hire an attorney who practices in the area of legal malpractice to sue the attorney for any legally compensable damages you have sustained as a... View More

You should contact your county prosecutor's office. You should also contact the police concerning any new allegations. Whether the prosecutor will "reopen" the 2021 case is discretionary and will depend on how they feel they can prove that case. Whenever you don't show up,... View More

Possibly. When you are the defendant, you are on trial for your actions. There are cases when the other person's actions may present a defense - and that may be the case with you, but that is something you'll need to discuss with a lawyer.

Section 2 would be found within that statute.

That will potentially help you significantly if you can afford to do so.

There are places called "legal aid clinics" that may help you. Alternatively you can post questions on sites like this and often get legal guidance for no charge.