I think he should pay the seatbelt ticket . Go to this link it should tell you more about mip in Washington www.atg.wa.gov/teeconsumer/pages/rightsandresponsibilities/miplaws.htm
the next appointment feb 14 is called PSI at this time they will interview you then they will write a recommendation to the judge . you don't have to pay anything at this meeting .
First of all you're not out of the wood yet . You'll find later that more $$$$ you have to pay during your probation period ( such as court+cost fines, all those abuse treatment classes you have to take that you have to pay for them) they might call you for random drug test eventhough you didn't...
think positive I think the judge will go easy on you . You probably come in today for arraigment and will come back in the near future for the sentencing . Good luck .
Oakland county seem to collect more money than other counties and often give out the maximun sentences . Such as if you get caught in Troy or Rochester Hills they make you go thru at least 6 hrs of LEAP(abuse treatment class 1 day class) + attending one MADD session (2hrs) + 35-50 hrs community...
go into googles and type MIP law in michigan click on the first link . The punishments and costs depending on what county you're in . I've seen some counties are leaner than others . Hope you don't live in Oakland county . Good luck:D
For first time offender under Michigan law you have 1 year probation that including random drug/alcohol test , series of abuse treatment classes, requirement to see an probation officer each month for one year, court cost and fines . You have to pay everything even the probation fees . Rougly...
Dear concerned parents - Your daughter was charged with MIP (>.02 BAC) . She must appear in court . The police can not issued speeding tickets to the kids because they were not driving . This is misdemeanor violation . If this is her 1st time . I don't think you need a lawyer . Please refer to...
OK since you were in Canada . You can take a deep breath . You will be ok . The new law state like this:
THE NEW LAW PERMITS 19 AND 20 YEARS OLD WHO CONSUMED ALCOHOL LEGALLY THE OPTION TO USE THIS AS AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
THE LAW NOW INCLUDES A PROVISION FOR MINORS WHO LEGALLY CONSUME ALCOHOL IN...
You should ask some1 at secretary of state or court office about this matter to see if you need to file an appeal . But just want to warn you that the new law give first offender a break but there is a catch I'm talking about $$$$ and time and they will put you on random alcohol/drug testing for...
Since you're in Michigan . You'll be in court . Sterling Hts is in Macomb county and I think Macomb is easier than Oakland county but anyway . If it is your first offense your record will be clean after one year of probation . The fine and court cost and all of the requirements that you have to...
Since you're in Ohio they might treat you different I don't know but for those folks who live in Michigan have to go thru some of these or all of them . Frankly I am not sure they might fine you, slap your risk and let you go . if that is the case you're lucky . Let me know how it come out I'm...
First you have to appear in court in Michigan some district court only make you appear once but there are some make it twice (arraigment and sentencing) . And require you to meet with probation officer each month for 12 months . Community services around 35-50 hours . Random alcohol testing...
Hi mege28 - You are charged with misdemeanor and you are required to appear in court . Each state has their own guide lines for punishements . Usually fines + court cost + mandatory alcohol classes attendance + community services+ random alcohol testing since it is your first offense they will...
Does your ticket have a court date on it? If so you need to tell your story to the judge and I hope he'll buy it . The DPS wrote you a ticket for possession of alcohol under age . It doesn't matter it's yours or not but it was in your room and the gurls are drunk . You should reported them to...