R & O
Known more commonly as “R & O”, this criminal offense is considered an assault on a police officer. The R & O actually stands for resisting & obstructing, however, the statute covers “assault, batter, wound, resist, obstruct, oppose, or endanger a person who the individual knows or has reason to know is performing his or…
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Domestic Violence
Michigan has many different variations of assault. One of the more common is domestic violence. Domestic violence covers those assaults where there is a domestic relationship between the parties, offender and victim. The domestic relationship includes spouses, those with children in common, those who are or were previously members of the same household, and those…
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Drug Charges
Some of the more common offenses that criminal defendants face are those involving drugs. The most common charge involving drugs is simple possession. The next most serious group of drug offenses are deliveries, which is the transfer of those drugs to another person. This post will cover the very basics of each. In Michigan, drug…
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Prosecutors, Charging Decisions, and the Preliminary Examination
This post is meant to discuss Michigan prosecutor’s charging discretion, how those decisions come into play with the preliminary examination, and common strategies and pitfalls employed by criminal defense attorneys. In Michigan felony cases, criminal defendants as well as prosecutors enjoy a statutory right to a hearing called a preliminary examination. After arraignment in District…
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How long does it take to get divorced?
In Michigan, the parties have a waiting period of 60 days from filing of the action in order to be able to file a final Judgement of Divorce when there are no children. This waiting period extends to six months when children are born or adopted by the parties. In special cases, the six month…
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How do I file for divorce?
Typically, a summons and complaint for divorce are filed by the moving party. One spouse is actually suing the other spouse and asking the court to grant relief by granting that party a divorce. At Nolan Law Offices, we offer a free consultation and discuss all costs and fees. A retainer fee is prepared and…
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Will I go to jail for a drunk driving?
Maybe. For a first offense, unless there are egregious circumstances, a defendant is rarely given jail time. However, jail time is mandatory for a second offense and a third offense usually brings more substantial time. However, at Nolan Law Offices, we seek alternatives to jail and we do our best to help the client avoid…
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What is a typical retainer fee?
Retainer fees vary depending on the proposed legal work to be performed. At Nolan Law Offices, free consultations are granted and fees are discussed during this free consultation. Following the consultation and the quoted retainer fee, a fee agreement is prepared and signed by the lawyer and the client.
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Andy LaPres and Terry Nolan continue to fight for their clients. Sometimes, Andy and Terry are aggressive and sometimes they’re passive. They will do whatever is in the clients’ best interests. If you’re looking for legal advice or to hire a caring lawyer, call our office at 231-769-2600 to schedule an appointment.
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Why it is important to ask for a lawyer when the police want to question you?
n my opinion, it doesn’t matter how insignificant the crime, it is ALWAYS better to consult with an attorney BEFORE speaking to the police.
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