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Can you please answer this question about my delayed sentence and veteran treatment end date?
Order Delaying Sentence
There is a section that says “It is ordered: The sentence is delayed until, 7/23/2025 12:00 AM (not to exceed one year.
the reason for the delay is: the... View More 
answered on Jan 19, 2025
Not necessarily.
It COULD be the court will just dismiss the charges at that point, or it COULD decide to continue probation, or it COULD decide to impose jail/prison time .... there is nothing in what you quoted to suggest which of the possible outcomes the Court is contemplating and you... View More
I restored my license from revoked status October of 2022.
answered on Sep 6, 2024
The 2027 date is probably when you are eligible after having your license revoked. You should consult with a local attorney experienced in driver license restoration to see if you have options such as a hardship or circuit court appeal. However, it's likely that if driving at all is important... View More
January 20 to 22 no power, but I hadn't driven it since the 12 January. I was not ever informed that I violation and I also called them and they said that I had no violation. I got a lawyer but I am not feeling that I am a priority and I need my license. How confident should I be in getting it... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2024
No one - including your lawyer - can tell you with any certainty that you will get your license restored. The administrative hearing officers take a lot of factors into account. Most important, perhaps, is your ability to convince the hearing officer that you are and have been stone-cold sober over... View More
I need to move out of state with my wife in a few months, but I have an outstanding bench warrant in Michigan due to a probation violation from an OWI in early 2023. I was unable to complete community service because I work full-time and couldn't pay off all fines. The violation occurred in... View More
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answered on Jun 11, 2025
You’ll need to clear that bench warrant before you can leave Michigan or apply for a driver’s license in your new state. First, contact your probation officer or the court clerk in the county where your OWI case was handled and explain your situation—ask for a hearing to address the missed... View More
I was arrested for OWI in Michigan on May 8, 2025, but I haven't received a ticket or court notice yet. I have no prior DUI/OWI offenses, and there are no holds or restrictions on my driver's license or registration that I'm aware of. The police destroyed my license and issued me a... View More
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answered on Jun 11, 2025
Yes, under the conditions you've described, you should still be able to buy and register a car in Michigan. Since your driver's license hasn’t been officially suspended and you're holding a paper permit issued by the police, the Secretary of State should treat you as legally... View More
I was recently arrested for a DUI and released from jail after 6 hours without any paperwork. The officers told me to wait for a court date to come in the mail, but I was given no citation, ticket, or case number. I have two prior DUIs, with the most recent being 3 years ago. Why was I released in... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2025
Likely awaiting blood test results to charge you. Given you have two prior DUIs, be prepared to be charged with a felony if those test results come back over 0.08.
I'm applying for a CPL in Michigan and aware there's a 3-year disqualifying period for certain misdemeanor convictions. I pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor OWI first offense (MCL 257.6251-A) on 3/7/2022, was ordered to pay fines, complete community service hours, sentenced to 6 months... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In Michigan, the disqualifying period for a misdemeanor conviction related to your Concealed Pistol License (CPL) generally begins from the date of your conviction. Since you pleaded guilty to the OWI charge on March 7, 2022, the three-year disqualifying period would start from that date, not when... View More
I have had three DUIs, the last DUI was 7 years ago and have completed probation. I was told that it would take 10 months and I would like to do this myself. Thank you
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answered on Aug 22, 2024
If you have three DUIs and want to enter Canada, you will likely need to go through the process of Criminal Rehabilitation. Since your last DUI was seven years ago and you've completed probation, you're eligible to apply. It's important to gather all relevant documents, including... View More
I was told the charges I plead "guilty*" to carried a "two year maximum"... That was 18 years ago, and I'm still being cruel and unusually punished indefinitely why? On multiple occasions, I repeatedly tried to explain my medical use of the plant, as my only form of genuine... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
You’re facing a complex and serious situation that seems to involve potential violations of your constitutional rights. It’s essential to gather all your legal documents, including court transcripts and records of the charges and sentencing. Having these documents organized will help clarify... View More
that the blood never came back from the lab. 4 years have passed . is it possible that this will get threw out of court , because i wanted to get my license back so i can gain employment. my case has been awaiting a warrant for 3 years
answered on Feb 28, 2024
Very possible. What other evidence would they have of your intoxication? I assume you declined to take a PBT or conduct FSTE?
The earliest they can act on it is 8/21/2023
answered on Aug 16, 2023
Sounds like the answer is in your question. There are court rules that govern notice periods, who has to be notified, etc. Further, the court keeps a calendar. If a particular judge hears motions on a particular day of the week, that's when your motion will be heard.
I have done the assessment as well years ago and they never sent it to the state of Michigan so therefore I needed to do another one and spend more money on the process. I'm wondering if now with it being so long if there are any helpful loop holes as to getting it back. This is not even on my... View More
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answered on Apr 15, 2023
The answer to this question will vary depending on what State you live in and where you got your DUI. If you completed all the terms of your probation for criminal court, then you will have to go to the DMV to see what you have to do to get your license back. If you have picked up other vehicle... View More
Someone had borrowed my car and got stopped and arrested for DUI
answered on Mar 28, 2023
Check with secretary of state, but I suspect they will tell you you'll need to wait until your friend's DUI is resolved.
No one was hurt. Just a mailbox and my record is clean. No felonies or misdemeanors. I have a state job and cannot have this on my record.
answered on Dec 12, 2022
Hopefully you've engaged with a good, local attorney. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but you're probably going to have a tough go in getting a prosecutor to do anything with drunk driving causing property damage. An example of a reduction would be operating while impaired, which is... View More
My brother has an extensive drug history and a history of not appearing in court in FL. He’s also has two bench warrants from Florida that he wasn’t aware of.
He was arrested in Cadillac on 9/16 for meth possession, DWI, and being in possession of a loaded firearm (the firearm was mine,... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2022
Avoid incarceration? Unlikely. The biggest risk factors are his loose ties to the community and his history of failure to appears. I know people change, but judges see that and think "this guy can't be trusted to be out in the community to do the right thing if he can't even show up to court".
answered on Sep 12, 2022
Yes. But you should know there is no such thing as a "discovery packet". That is a phrase jailhouse lawyers use all the time, and get frustrated when told there is no such thing. "Discovery" is nothing more than facts or evidence the prosecution relies on for trial. In many... View More
I was pulled over Jan of 2020 and they are just now charging me. I was told that it could get dismissed on prejudice if charges are brought 18 months after even though the statue is 6 years
answered on Aug 30, 2022
As with most matters of the law and public opinion, there is a bit of truth in what you were told. The 18 months probably refers to the timeline for what people commonly call speedy trial (there is a statutory 6 month timeframe that applies in rare circumstances, then there is the 18 month... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2022
Technically, yes; practically speaking...you really need to consult with a local attorney who knows your judge.
he said because he never shouldve granted it because its a felony and the person should b in jail , even tho he gave 2 pr bond before & this cash bond & the person is working, doing everything supposed to be doing & they're supposed to have already dropped the felony, the whole... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2022
Bond is discretionary, subject to court rules. No, a judge cannot revoke bond for no reason...but it doesn't take much of a reason. Can a judge raise a bond, remanding the person to jail in the interim - effectively revoking bond? Sometimes, depending on circumstances. There are judges that... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2022
Not true at all. There are guidelines that determine when cases should be completed. And there is a right to a speedy trial. But it's not at all what people think it means.
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