Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

Atty standing in for client

In the state of Mich can an atty standin for a client on sentencing if a deal has been worked out w/ the prosecutor and the defendant lives 5 states away or more and is unable to attend due to financial hardship.They have asked me to lead guilty. take 4 months to pay 4000.00 and the charges will be dropped if completed


Asked on 10/25/08, 1:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Neil O'Brien Eaton County Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Re: Atty standing in for client

No, a defendant must appear in person for a sentencing.

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Answered on 10/27/08, 9:00 am


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