Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

Re: First Minor in Possession

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Re: First Minor in Possession

Ease up there! Your life isn't ruined.

You'll be able to complete all your plans without having a record.

A lawyer can walk you through all the court proceedings without much difficulty. If you can't afford one, the court will appoint an attorney for you.

William Morrison

Re: First Minor in Possession

The Michigan MIP statute (MCL 436.1703) allows a court to put a first-time offender on probation with the possibility of the court being able to dismiss the charge at the end of a successful probation period. It's not mandatory, it's discretionary, so there's no guarantee that your court/judge will do it.

To read this statute, go to www.michiganlegislature.org ... and then in the "MCL Section" box, search for 436.1703. Subsection (3) refers to what I mentioned.

If that doesn't work, you can apply for HYTA status. (Go to www.eatoncounty.org/prosecutor/define.htm and scroll down to the "H"s.)

If neither work, it's not the end of the world. An MIP is a misdemeanor conviction ,and it does go on your driver's record, but it does not result in a license sanction (e.g., suspension). THAT happens with MIP #2.