Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

Before he does anything he should contact an attorney. What he does or does not do may affect him for the rest of his life. Feel free to contact me for more information.

You should expect:

1. Everyone to wonder why he's foolish enough to practice law without having any idea what he's doing.

2. Having a young son with a felony record haunting him for the rest of his life.

3. Wondering why you didn't hire an experienced attorney to protect your son.

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I agree. He is certainly eligible for special pleas that can likely keep it off his permanent record. Speak to a local attorney ASAP.

I agree with the earlier defense attorney comments. First, we don't know if he will be charged with a misdemeanor (Possession of a Switchblade, which carries up to one year in jail) or a felony (Carrying a Concealed Weapon in an Automobile, which carries up to 5 years in prison). Second, there is no 'good' reason for him to plead guilty at the arraignment, especially without talking to an attorney ... and the attorney being able to analyze the police report and assess all the case facts. Third, the prosecutor might offer a plea bargain in a pre-trial conference that he wouldn't know about if he pled guilty at the arraignment. Fourth, due to his age, he might qualify for a special probation called the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA) where, after pleading guilty and completing probation, the case is dismissed without an adjudication / conviction ever being entered on his record.