Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

At a pretrial, if you dont have a lawyer, will it just be you & the prosecutor talking about what should happen? im a teenager,. so will my parent hve to be present while i talk to the prosecutor about what should happen? Its a misdemeanor.

ALSO, if you plead not guilty...will the judge ask questions? like why? & this and that. ive never been thru this


Asked on 7/18/10, 6:39 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Timothy Klisz Klisz Law Office, PLLC

First- get a lawyer. You are chaged with a crime that has a possible 93 day jail sentence. It could mean the difference between jail and no criminal record at all. Secondly, your parents will only be involved if you are in juvenile court, otherwise you are on your own. Contact me at www.kliszlaw.com to discuss further. Tim Klisz

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Answered on 7/19/10, 5:06 am
William Morrison Action Defense Center

For the last time, just show up when you're scheduled and do what I told you. If you're confused about anything at any time, step outside the court and call me.

And stop asking your mother for advice. The judge will not be asking you why you plead not guilty.

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Answered on 7/19/10, 6:34 pm


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