Macatawa, MI Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

Yes, you can go to jail for a Larceny charge. You saying that you didn't know it was stolen is a defense and it may very well be successful. The way it works is the Commonwealth (DA) brings charges against you. They then have to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt the elements of each and every charge. If they are successful, then you lose and are found guilty. If your defense is successful, then you are found Not Guilty and are acquitted. That is the process if it goes to trial. Both your lawyer and the DA will have a pretty good idea in most cases whether or not there is sufficient evidence to convict a person on a particular charge. If they are both in agreement that the evidence is strong, then your lawyer may advise you to plead guilty with a better disposition that he/she feels is possible if you are found guilty and then sentenced by a judge. If both your lawyer and the DA agree that the evidence is weak, then they may agree to dismiss or give you a good deal. If they disagree then you will have to decide whether you want to take the risk and go to trial or whether you want to take a plea offer that the DA proposes. Its quite a bit more complicated than just asking if something will happen based on the way you see things. I assure you that the DA will see things differently. Then it's up to you, through your lawyer, to decide how to proceed.

There needs to be more than just an accusation. Bomb threats are serious crimes and require proof, not just someone's word. If formal charges are filed you will need an attorney to get between you and the state.

See an attorney, the driving record is nearly impossible to expunge of have set aside, but the possession charge might be a possibility depending on all of your circumstances.