Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

If you have been arrested by the Shelby Township Police (Michigan, U.S.A.) for Retail Fraud (Shop lifting) and are a Canadian Citizen and are to appear in Court within 10 days to set a court day, is it ok for your lawyer to attend this court date within 10 days on your behalf or must you appear in person?


Asked on 2/18/10, 9:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Morrison Action Defense Center

You personally do not have to attend your first appearance if you contact an attorney. I have represented Canadians in Michigan Courts. The 41A District Court is no exception. Depending on the circumstances, you may not have to appear at all, but I would need to know more about your retail fraud - particularly the dollar amount of the goods involved.

William S. Morrison

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Answered on 2/23/10, 10:08 am


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