Looking at a 2012 study done by the Michigan State Police, Judge Plakas handled 29 Minor in Possession cases at the 35th District Court in Plymouth. Being charged with an MIP in Michigan could mean a criminal record, extensive testing, probation, community service, and cause issues with student loans and future employment. Your goal should be a case dismissal, and no criminal record. Following a proactive for your MIP charges is the first start to striving for an exceptional result.
Looking at a 2012 study done by the Michigan State Police, Judge Lowe handled 39 Minor in Possession cases at the 35th District Court in Plymouth. Being charged with an MIP in Michigan could mean a criminal record, extensive testing, probation, community service, and cause issues with student loans and future employment. Your goal should be a case dismissal, and no criminal record. Following a proactive for your MIP charges is the first start to striving for an exceptional result.
Looking at a 2012 study done by the Michigan State Police, Judge Mackenzie handled 8 Minor in Possession cases at the 52-1 District Court in Novi. Being charged with an MIP in Michigan could mean a criminal record, extensive testing, probation, community service, and cause issues with student loans and future employment. Your goal should be a case dismissal, and no criminal record. Following a proactive for your MIP charges is the first start to striving for an exceptional result.
Looking at a 2012 study done by the Michigan State Police, Judge Bondy handled 64 Minor in Possession cases at the 52-1 District Court in Novi. Being charged with an MIP in Michigan could mean a criminal record, extensive testing, probation, community service, and cause issues with student loans and future employment. Your goal should be a case dismissal, and no criminal record. Following a proactive for your MIP charges is the first start to striving for an exceptional result.
Looking at a 2012 study done by the Michigan State Police, Judge Easthope handled 169 Minor in Possession cases at the 15th District Court in Ann Arbor. Being charged with an MIP in Michigan could mean a criminal record, extensive testing, probation, community service, and cause issues with student loans and future employment. Your goal should be a case dismissal, and no criminal record. Following a proactive for your MIP charges is the first start to striving for an exceptional result.
When I represent MIP clients, we have a few goals in mind. We want to work toward getting the case dismissed, and we want a better result than the average Joe or Jane in the courtroom. A young client should not have a criminal record from an MIP, and should not be hit with years of testing and oversight. My clients are good people who make a mistake, and want to move on with their life.
I put my clients through a comprehensive MIP boot camp,which challenges my clients during their case. I'm usually tougher on my clients than the judge is going to be. I do this for two reasons: one I genuinely want to get my client the help/assistance he/she needs to make better decisions in the future, and if I'm tough on my clients in the short period of time, so my clients are hit with years of probation and oversight. We sprint in order to avoid the probation marathon. When I represent MIP clients, we have a few goals in mind. We want to work toward getting the case dismissed, and we want a better result than the average Joe or Jane in the courtroom. A young client should not have a criminal record from an MIP, and should not be hit with years of testing and oversight. My clients are good people who make a mistake, and want to move on with their life.
I put my clients through a comprehensive MIP boot camp, which challenges my clients during their case. I'm usually tougher on my clients than the judge is going to be. I do this for two reasons: one I genuinely want to get my client the help/assistance he/she needs to make better decisions in the future, and if I'm tough on my clients in the short period of time, so my clients are hit with years of probation and oversight. We sprint in order to avoid the probation marathon. Q. Will I be drug tested by the court or probation? Yes, you can be tested by order of the judge or by probation. It's quite common for a judge to ask whether or not you will pass a drug test; depending upon your answer, the judge may test you on the spot. It is always best to be honest, because lying to a judge is never a good thing. Probation can and will subject you to random and scheduled drug testing. If you fail a drug test, you could be in violation of your bond conditions, your probation terms, or be charged with a new crime.
Q. Will the police officer be at my court date? Usually not, but if your case is set for a hearing on a traffic ticket, a evidentary hearing or a trial, the officer will be present in court. On occasion a police officer will attend your arraignment and give his/her opinion on bond. Most people believe the police are the enemy, but they are doing their job, and can actually be a strong advocate for you. Q. If the judge sets a bond in my case, how do I pay? A judge can set a personal recognizance bond, which means you simply promise to return to court, but don't post any money. A judge may also set a cash or surety bond, which means you will need to post this amount to be released during the pendency of your case. If the judge sets a 10 percent provision, it means you only need to actually post 10 percent of the amount set, and the other 90 percent will be owed to the court if you do not show-up. It is always best to bring someone to post bond for you, because some courts will not allow a defendant to post their own bond.
Q. Will the police come to my house and arrest me? If you've been charged with a crime in Michigan, the police can come arrest you based upon an an active arrest warrant. For felony offenses in Michigan, the police will most likely come arrest you, unless your attorney can arrange to have a walk-in arraignment to avoid an embarrassing arrest. If you are charged with a misdemeanor, like an MIP, you will receive a notice in the mail to appear for court, and will most likely not be arrested prior to this court date. Some courts give you ten days to come to court, which can be confusing. What I do in these MIP cases is file my attorney appearance with the court, which usually waives this requirement, and we get a court date at a later date. This allows us to get the police reports and other evidence, and working on our proactive plan. Q. If the judge sets a bond in my case, how do I pay? A judge can set a personal recognizance bond, which means you simply promise to return to court, but don't post any money. A judge may also set a cash or surety bond, which means you will need to post this amount to be released during the pendency of your case. If the judge sets a 10 percent provision, it means you only need to actually post 10 percent of the amount set, and the other 90 percent will be owed to the court if you do not show-up. It is always best to bring someone to post bond for you, because some courts will not allow a defendant to post their own bond.
Q. Will the police come to my house and arrest me? If you've been charged with a crime in Michigan, the police can come arrest you based upon an an active arrest warrant. For felony offenses in Michigan, the police will most likely come arrest you, unless your attorney can arrange to have a walk-in arraignment to avoid an embarrassing arrest. If you are charged with a misdemeanor, like an MIP, you will receive a notice in the mail to appear for court, and will most likely not be arrested prior to this court date. Some courts give you ten days to come to court, which can be confusing. What I do in these MIP cases is file my attorney appearance with the court, which usually waives this requirement, and we get a court date at a later date. This allows us to get the police reports and other evidence, and working on our proactive plan. |
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