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Most first-time misdemeanors do not result in jail time. If a first-time misdemeanor offense results in a conviction, it could lead to consequences such as entry into a diversion program, fines, probation, jail time, and/or diminished job prospects.
Michigan law starts with a presumption against jail time for most misdemeanor crimes. Instead, the law directs the judge to impose non-jail sentencing options, such as fines, community service, house arrest, probation, or participation in a treatment court.
If a person is convicted of a crime designated in this act or in any other act of this state to be a misdemeanor for which no punishment is specially prescribed, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
For many first-time misdemeanor offenses in California, judges will impose probation, community service, fines, or classes instead of jail time. The maximum sentence for misdemeanors is one year in county jail. But incarceration for the full year is rare, especially for minor first offenses.
MICHIGAN MISDEMEANOR CRIMINAL LAW There are three types of Michigan misdemeanor charges: misdemeanors punishable by up to 93 days in jail, misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in jail, and high court misdemeanors which are punishable by up to two years in prison.
The answer is YES For both adults and juveniles in many scenarios. Fortunately, there are special provisions of law in Michigan to get criminal crimes dismissed for adults and juveniles. Some cases and clients fit neatly in a particular provision of law to ultimately obtain a dismissal.
Yes, anyone with a misdemeanor on their criminal background can still get a job. However, they may find it is more difficult than if they did not have a prior conviction. The obstacles that come with a prior misdemeanor, however, are far less severe than if the prior conviction was for a felony.
If you are not sure whether you want to plead guilty or not guilty, you can ask the judge to reschedule your initial appearance so you can talk to a lawyer first. You can also plead not guilty, and talk to a lawyer before your next appearance or simply leave it to the prosecution to try to prove its case.