Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

Arriangment hearing

Do you have to have a lawyer for an arraingment hearing? My husband was arrested fri night and arraingment set for monday, they never told him to hire one or gave the option for court appointed.


Asked on 8/17/08, 6:04 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Audra Arndt Audra A. Arndt & Associates, PLLC

Re: Arriangment hearing

a lawyer will be appointed at that hearing if he requests one. an arraignment is simply a formality and courts are required to have them quickly.

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Answered on 8/17/08, 6:06 pm

Re: Arriangment hearing

A lawyer is not required for an arraignment. What is your husband charged with? What county is your husband charged in?

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Answered on 8/17/08, 6:50 pm
William Morrison Action Defense Center

Re: Arriangment hearing

No, you don't need a lawyer if your husband is not incarcerated for a serious crime. The magistrate's decision for bond is based upon your husband's crime, his prior criminal record, his ties to the community, and the risk to the public.

You didn't mention the crime, but if it's domestic assault, you'd better show up at the arraignment if you want him back in the home.

He cannot have a court appointed lawyer at the arraignment

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Answered on 8/17/08, 9:35 pm


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