Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

If you were arrested in Michigan for an old felony that is 7 years old and is close to being dropped ( like 6 weeks close, will you be in jail for a long period of time? is there a possibility of being released on bail? The charge is Stolen Property, a felony D. He was like 17 years old at the time, now he is 25.

Situation:

My fiance, a friend, and I got pulled over in the state of Idiana, they arrested him for a 7/ 8 year old warrent that he received in Michigan. He is waiting to be transferred to Michigan. He has filled out a form requesting a non-transfer, which i think takes up to 10 businesss days to process.

Now, when he gets to michigan, they will give him a court date, but i just want to know if there is bail/bond usually involved with a case like this. Like I said, the warrent was suppose to be dropped in 6 weeks. If I do have to get a lawyer to lower his time if he has alot of it ( which i kinda doubt), Can anyone recommend me a lawyer, that is WORTH my time, not expensive, and will work with me.. like they wont expect pay unless we win the case or whatever.

******Can he get parole? probation?****

Thanks in advance.


Asked on 4/27/11, 6:39 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Timothy Klisz Klisz Law Office, PLLC

Lawyers cannot legally or ethically get paid based on the outcome of a criminal case. If he is facing jail, he certainly get a court appointed lawyer. Otherwise felony charges are expensive to defend. Tim Klisz kliszlaw.com

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Answered on 4/27/11, 6:57 pm

With many things in life, you get what you pay for. Often times, the better lawyers don't work cheap.

If he cannot afford to hire a lawyer, he might have to settle for a court appointed lawyer.

You can read more at: www.AggressiveCriminalDefense.com

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Answered on 4/27/11, 8:06 pm
Jules Fiani Law Offices of Jules N. Fiani

Call me so I can find out the details of the situation and give you the best and most accurate advice. 810-227-7200. I have specialized in this area of the law in your area of Michigan for over 30 years.

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Answered on 4/28/11, 11:06 am


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