Von Ormy, TX Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

Thank you for your inquiry/ You can be charged with DWLS, which involves points on your record, possible delay in getting your license back, and possible financial responsibility fees in Michigan. You should consult with an attorney to discuss what can be done in y our specific Court. In some cases, taking the right steps can result in a different offense and even no points on your record. I hope that this was helpful.

You need to understand that they can bring that charge if they want to, just based on what you have described. That does not mean that the case cannot be beaten.  To convict you on the organized criminal activity case the DA's will have to prove you committed an act in furtherance of the criminal conspiracy (the conspiracy would undoubtedly be to rip off Rent a Center). My guess would be that they will find it hard to believe you didn't know what your Dad was up to when you got him the TV. That aspect of the case will be where it is won or lost, in my opinion.  Generally, my advice would be to discontinue speaking to their investigators. In my experience, that has seldom, if ever, ended well for the "cooperating witness." 

A no-bill means that the Grand Jury did not find that there was a prima facia case to send on to the Court for prosecution. If you have sufficient proof that the claims brought by the complainant were false and that they we're brought with the intent to harm you, you may have grounds for a civil suit. Because this type of litigation is very time consuming and expensive you must evaluate the defendants ability to pay if you get a judgment. Another factor il be the up front costs that have will have to pay for the cost of the litigation. More information is needed to determine your best course of action.