Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

Is a lawyer needed at a first arrest arraignment?

My 17 year old son was caught in school with a pocket knife that was less than 3 inches long. He is scheduled for an arraigment in front of a magistrate at the end of the month. He was suspended from school for 5 days and not expelled. Is it necessary to have a lawer present for the arraignment?


Asked on 1/12/09, 9:16 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Eric I. Kutinsky THE MICHIGAN LEGAL TEAM, P.C.

Re: Is a lawyer needed at a first arrest arraignment?

You should consult with an attorney as soon as possible. There may be an opportunity to keep this off of your son's criminal record.

Feel free to call us at The Michigan Legal Team, PC anytime, toll free at 877 MICH-TEAM

Eric I. Kutinsky, Esq

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Answered on 1/12/09, 9:45 am
Timothy Klisz Klisz Law Office, PLLC

Re: Is a lawyer needed at a first arrest arraignment?

You are always best served with a lawyer as soon as possible. Police and investigarors are always looking for confessions, and have ways of getting admissions against interest. Sometimes, a lawyer can get an arraignment waived and you don't even need to attend. Visit me at www.kliszlaw.com to discuss options. Tim Klisz

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Answered on 1/12/09, 10:01 am

Re: Is a lawyer needed at a first arrest arraignment?

Possession of a weapon is serious stuff. Rather than risking your son's future and his criminal record, do some additional research at:

www.AggressiveCriminalDefense.com

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Answered on 1/12/09, 2:34 pm


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