Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

Re: Criminal Charges

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Re: Criminal Charges

The likely/possible charges would be in the area of "malicious destruction of personal property". Like many other property crimes, there are several levels of misdemeanors and felonies, depending on the value of the damage. Usually, if the damage is under $1,000, it's a misdemeanor.

If she was between 17 and 20 yrs old when the incident happened, she may be eligible for HYTA status, which would put her on probation and give the court authority to dismiss the charge if she successfully completed probation. (Read more about the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act on the Legal Definions page at www.prosecutingattorney.info .)

If she is charged, she should either ask for an appointed attorney at the arraignment, or hire an attorney. Here eligiblity for HYTA does not depend on her having an attorney, BUT .... if she had an attorney, that counsel could help her negotiate with the prosecutor, file for HYTA, advocate for it before the judge, etc.