Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

My friends lawyer told him if he plead to and admitted guilt to a lesser charge he would be out in a month.. The Judge says he could get anywhere from 5 years to 30 years nothing about probation or being released does a lawyer have the right to promise that?


Asked on 12/07/09, 1:15 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

No lawyer can promise how a judge will sentence a defendant. Further, if the judge told your friend that he is facting 5 years to 30 years, that would likely be the judge's sentence. Your friend should figure out if he wants to continue with this same attorney.

Your friend can read more at: www.AggressiveCriminalDefense.com

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Answered on 12/12/09, 11:52 am
Daniel Hajji Daniel Hajji & Associates

need more facts.

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Answered on 12/12/09, 6:35 pm


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