There are 3 different ways a person can be charged with felony retail fraud: First, an allegation of theft, or attempted theft, from a store that is open to the public with the price of the merchandise being $1000 (one thousand dollars) or more. This is referred to as First…
The State of Michigan imposes very steep penalties for unlawfully taking a deer and/or poaching of a deer. The law concerning the penalty is contained in Michigan Compiled Law (MCL) 324.40118 and MCL 324.40119, and includes the following: A misdemeanor criminal conviction; Imprisonment for not more than 90 days (see…
A gun conviction can carry extremely severe immigration consequences for persons that are not United States citizens. INA section 237(a)(2)(C) makes convictions under federal, state, and local laws for firearms offenses deportable. The list of offenses that fall under this provision is very broad. Even very minor firearm convictions,…
In Michigan the of driving while license suspended, revoked, or denied (DWLS) is a misdemeanor that carries for a first offense a maximum jail sentence of 93 days and a fine of not more than $500. A conviction for this offense will result in a suspension of driving privileges. It…
In most auto accident lawsuits on behalf of the person who was injured or killed, a lawyer will charge a contingency fee. The lawyer’s fee is typically a standard one third (33.3%) of the amount recovered, minus costs and expenses. Costs and expenses can include the following: filing fees; medical…
In Michigan, pursuant to MCL 712A.2(a)(1) the family court has jurisdiction for criminal prosecutions of minors under the age of 17; persons 17 years and older are considered to be adults for criminal law purposes. However, there are certain serious offenses juvenile offenses that allow for the automatic jurisdiction of…
There are times when a person may have an advantage hiring a local criminal lawyer, and other times when an outside is probably needed. When should I hire a local criminal defense lawyer: When cost is an issue, a local lawyer may charge a lesser rate because there is not…
In Michigan when an individual is charged with probation violation the Court can either issue a summons directing the probationer to appear before the Court or issue an arrest warrant. The Court has an obligation under Michigan Court Rule 6.445 to make sure that the probationer receives written notice of…
Michigan Compiled Law 333.16243(1)(c) permits the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to request and receive from Courts information concerning a felony or misdemeanor conviction against a nurse. Pursuant to MCL 769.16a(7) the Court is required to report within 21 days a convictions related to the legal delivery, possession,…
Most people have never had to go through the experience of hiring a lawyer. When arrested for retail fraud, sometimes it is difficult to determine the next step to take. Obviously a lawyer is a top priority, but the question becomes which lawyer to hire. Finding and choosing a…