DA Rejected Domestic Violence Case (What Happens Now?)

You get the news fast, and usually without much explanation. The prosecutor’s office isn’t filing the domestic violence charge. Sometimes you hear it from bond court staff. Sometimes from a lawyer. Sometimes from the police report trail going cold. Your first reaction is relief. That makes sense. Your second reaction is usually confusion. Is the […]
Can Charges Be Dropped at a Docket Call in Michigan?

If you’re facing criminal charges in Michigan, the legal process can feel like an intimidating maze. But one of your very first court dates, the docket call, might just be the exit ramp you’re looking for. The short answer is yes, charges absolutely can be dropped at a docket call in Michigan. This hearing is […]