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I live in Michigan. If my partner buys my phone and we both pay for my bill, at 17 can my parents take my phone?

Can my neurologist refuse me to plead my case?

My dad was picking me up from work and I had my turn signal on to switch lanes when the car behind me cuts up (idk where it came from) and I thought I just got really close when in actuality I left a small horizontal scratch (nothing too big) on their car. I couldn't tell so I just drove off and never reported anything. Fast forward a week later, I receive a paper in the mail claiming my dad was involved in a hit and run and that his license is revoked for the time being. I'm located in Michigan and he has no idea what to do or how to get to work now. He's never had any car accidents before and I think has only gotten 2 tickets before in his entire life for minor things which were from years ago. The car left a mark on the side of our car too but it wasn't too bad. I have not contacted legal authorities yet and it's hard because my dad doesn't even speak English and I can't understand any of the letters?? What should we do!!

I'm looking for advice on a criminal case in Michigan and how to handle it, especially with delays and immigration concerns. I'm currently charged with Retail Fraud 2nd (misdemeanor). Originally, there was also a computer fraud felony, but that was dropped during plea discussions. The evidence against me is mostly circumstantial: Account in my name Orders delivered to my home and workplace My interview statement No device was ever seized Workplace has shared Wi-Fi (multiple people had access) There are also about 20 store surveillance videos tied to the retail fraud charge, but we haven't been able to properly view them. Over the past year, we've requested discovery at least 5 times and even had to file a motion to compel. Some materials were only provided very recently, right before trial, and some of the videos still can't be loaded. The case itself has been going on for almost 2 years and keeps getting dragged out. Some delays may have been mutual, but a big part of it has been ongoing discovery issues. The prosecutor is offering a plea to Retail Fraud 2nd with restitution (I even offered full restitution upfront and jail time), but refuses to reduce it to a non-theft charge. I understand that retail fraud involves intent to steal, which could have serious immigration consequences for me (I already have one prior issue). Important personal factors: I am 7 months pregnant I have two children at home The stress and delays are really affecting me I am trying to resolve the case responsibly My lawyer has been pushing for discovery and filed motions, but the prosecutor isn't budging on the charge. My questions: Is it normal to have to request discovery 5 times and still not get usable evidence? Can delays like this (especially close to trial) help the defense or lead to exclusion of evidence? Does my situation (pregnancy, long delay, willingness to pay restitution) realistically matter to a judge? Would you consider going to trial in a case like this with mostly circumstantial evidence? Any insight would really help. I'm trying to make the best decision here.

In Michigan they have open carry, but the law says transporting a gun needs to be kept in a case, unloaded, and in your trunk. What if you are a person that camps in the back of your car and can have the gun within reach when sleeping?

I am looking for basic information about what divorce prep I need to do in the state of Michigan when divorcing and dividing a household that includes my kids from a previous marriage. I am trying to find the safest way to make sure when we divorce it can be fair to my spouse, without destroying me financially in the process.

Hi… I was wondering if I have legal recourse for the city cutting my tree down on my property without my permission. My tree was a beautiful mature 40-50-year-old healthy, vibrant Norway maple. The Public Works Department got a $4 million grant to replace sidewalks. These mature trees in my neighborhood have tree roots that have lifted pieces of sidewalk up and have been like this for 20 years or more.

My son is being falsely accused of misconduct by multiple women in Michigan. They have started an online smear campaign affecting his social life. Local police say they can't charge them. What can my son do to press a charge on them?

I want a separation from my spouse and drew up paperwork, but he will not sign. Can I file without his signature? I have been a homemaker for 16-plus years and have no income.

I'm getting sued.