Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

My 17 year old son was arrested with minor in possession of marijuana. He fully cooperated with the officer. He is being attaigned today, in adult court. No previous charges, and no trouble since. He confessed and cooperated at the arrest. Sho he plead guilty and continue being honest, or plead not guilty.


Asked on 7/24/12, 5:26 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Timothy Klisz Klisz Law Office, PLLC

He needs to plead Not Guilty, get a lawyer and take advantage of one of the special deals he is eligible for to avoid a permanent criminal record. Tim Klisz kliszlaw.com

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Answered on 7/24/12, 5:46 am
Jeffrey S. Kaplan Law Office of Jeffrey S. Kaplan, PLLC

Ditto! If you can't afford an attorney, your son will have the opportunity to ask for a court appointed attorney at his arraignment.

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Answered on 7/24/12, 6:47 am


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