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Traffic - Is it an offense to drive at night with the dome light on? 1018Top of Page
Criminal Records - Are Michigan criminal records available on line as public records? 1002
Criminal Procedure - Is a case is dismissed as to one co-defendant, is it dismissed as to the other defendants? 1000
Criminal Procedure - What is the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act? 999
Traffic Ticket - Is there a way I can pay a ticket online in Calhoun County? 990
Criminal Procedure - What happens at a Cobb's hearing in criminal court? 986
Criminal Procedure - How do I find out if I have a warrant or bench warrant outstanding? 978
Juvenile - What are a minor's rights upon arrest? 959
Traffic - What must I do when I miss a court appearance and a bench warrant is issued for me? 938
Crimes - How can I find if there is an arrest warrant in the State of Michigan? 936
Criminal Procedure - Is there a statute of limitations on a misdemeanor? 930Top of Page
Traffic Ticket - How long can a policeman hold on to a ticket and do we have any recourse if the time is unreasonable? 929
Criminal Procedure - Is there a statute of limitation for skipping out on a DUI charge? 923
Traffic Tickets - If I move to Michigan will my traffic tickets be counted by Michigan? 922
Criminal Records - How does successful completion of 7411 probation affect my record? 907
Criminal Procedure - Does a misdemeanor warrant ever expire? How long are they issued for? 900
Crimes - What are the differ degrees of criminal child abuse? 876
Crimes - What is the law, fine and or penalty for third offense driving on suspended license? 874
Traffic Ticket - If you fight a ticket and lose, do you have to pay any court cost? 873
Traffic Ticket - Must a police officer show the radar to an individual issued a speeding ticket? 835
Criminal Procedure - How long can a county hold an individual for picked up on another county's bench warrant? 810Top of Page
Traffic Ticket - How does a Canadian ticket affect my Michigan driver's license? 808
Criminals - How do I get a list of sex offenders in my area? 803
Criminal Procedure - Can you be extradited for misdemeanor? 796
Crimes - What is the penalty for driving on a suspended license? 768
Tinted Windows - What is the penalty for a motor vehicle with tinted windows? 758
Traffic Points - May an officer give me points without issuing a ticket? 752
Probation - When on probation are there fines that are owed? 746
Driver license - Does a non resident student need a Michigan driver's license? 738
Bond - How does the death of a defendant affect return of a bond? 735
Criminal Records - Where would I find records of a murder case in Calhoun County prior to 1909? 734Top of Page
Expungment - What is the effect of expungment of a conviction? 730
Criminal Procedure- When is a warrant taken out of the LEIN? 723
Criminal - What constitutes retail fraud? 718
Criminal Procedure - Can a search warrant be obtained based upon an unnamed informant? 713
Criminal - What happens for a non appearance on an OUIL when I have moved to Florida? 710
Ticket - If an officer fails to ask you to sign a ticket is it still valid? 695
Traffic Ticket - Is there a time limit to give an individual a ticket? 689
Traffic Ticket - What are the consequences of not paying a ticket from another state? 679
Traffic Ticket - If I failed to appear for a traffic ticket but subsequently pay it, do I still have to appear in court? 664
Subpoena - How do I receive compensation when subpoenaed? 651Top of Page
Off Road Vehicle - Do I need a ORV sticker to use on private and public land? 645
Traffic - Where can I find information about the point system and my driving record? 641
Criminal - How do I get a certified copy of a conviction? 637
Traffic Ticket - Is a dismissed ticket still on my record? 635
Setting Aside a Conviction - Can you get a felony conviction expunged if you have also received a misdemeanor traffic violation? 620
Criminal Procedure - When a child is waive to the adult system, what rights do the parents retain? 618
Criminal Procedure - Is an individual entitled to notice of an arrest warrant? 614
Criminal Procedure - How long do the police have to prosecute me for drunk driving? 609
Traffic - How do we appeal a district court decision on a traffic violation? 579
Traffic Ticket - May the police officer take an out-of-state resident's license for a ticket without offering the option of posting bond? 568Top of Page
Criminal Procedure - Is it double jeopardy for a police officer to write you a speeding, stop sign or lane use ticket and also arrest you for OUIL? 562
Court Appointed Attorney - Under what circumstances can a judge deny a defendant a court appointed attorney? 554
Motor Vehicle - Are there any laws against me repairing my own vehicle? 548
Search Warrant - Does the affidavit have to be left after a search warrant? Can a search warrant be issued on a tip? 547
Probation - How can a victim obtain the conditions of a defendant's probation? 533
Minors - What are the rights of a 17 year old in criminal proceedings? 521
Crime - Is there a time limit for using prior convictions to enhance a Driving Under the Influence charge? 501
Moped License - Can I operate a moped with a level one license? 498
Criminal Procedure - Can a suspect be prevented from leaving the country? 497
Traffic - How many points are added to your license for a DUI charge? 491Top of Page
Minors - May a foster parent sign for a foster child's driver's permit? 490
Traffic Ticket Appeal - What are the time limits for appealing the decision of a magistrate? 482
Criminal - How can I access information about a criminal case? 472
Probation - What is the job of a probation offficer? 471
Traffic - Is there a statute of limitations on traffic tickets? 453
Criminal - What does it means to have a conviction set aside? 449
Criminal Records - How can I obtain criminal background checks from Calhoun County Circuit and District Courts? 448
Bond - How may bond be revoked by the person posting bond? 445
Child Support - When does the failure to support become a felony? 439
Parole - What sentence can be given for violation of parole? 436Top of Page
Crimes - What is 3rd and 4th degree child abuse? 428
Criminal - Is there a length of time after which you no longer need to disclose a criminal conviction on an application? 394
Arrest Warrant - How can I obtain a copy of an arrest warrant and affidavit for a friend of mine who is incarcerated? 356
Traffic Ticket - Does an error on the ticket require the ticket be dismissed? 341
Traffic Ticket - How does a non resident find information about a ticket issued many years ago? 332
Probation - What is 7411 probation? 317
Transcript - Is it possible to read the manuscript of a court case? 305
Traffic Ticket - How do I appeal a magistrate' decision in an informal hearing on a traffic violation? Can I use the Freedom of Information Act to get evidence from the police? 303
Victim Rights - Do I have a right to know what the terms of probation are for an individual convicted of stalking me ? 219
Small Claims - Can I sue a minor driver who caused damage to my parked car in a private parking lot or am I limited by our No Fault law? 216Top of Page
Criminal Records - How long does a misdemeanor arrest such as open intoxicant stay on your police record ? 212
Emancipation - Is an emancipated minor subject to the graduated driver license requirements? 186
Criminal Procedure - When are rebuttal witnesses presented by the prosecution? 174
Crimes - What type of court would a homicide be tried in? 172
Traffic - Can I receive a ticket for passing a school bus while unloading if the bus stop is on a very busy street? Can I be ticketed instead of the car in front of me which also passed the bus? 169
Traffic - Are points accessed for an illegal U-turn? 159
Criminal Record - How can I clear up my record based on a fraudulent conviction? 156
Traffic - Is it against city ordinance and/or state law to continue through a yellow light? 149
Traffic - Are radar detector illegal? 146
Traffic - Is it still possible to request an informal hearing regarding an alleged traffic violation after accepting responsibility for that violation? 131Top of Page
Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident - What is the criminal penalty for leaving the scene of a property damage accident? 094
ORV License - What are the requirements for a Michigan off road vehicle license? 090
Traffic Points - How long do they stay on your license and where can I find how many I have? 075
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Last Updated 11-9-09
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