If you are convicted of either a misdemeanor or a felony in the State of Michigan, you may face jail time, prison time, fines, and other penalties. The judge may, however, choose the alternate path of putting you on probation, which will keep you out of jail and can feel like a real lifeline.
Probation, however, is not – by any means – a free ticket, and there are careful rules, regulations, and restrictions that you’ll be required to follow. Failing to do so can send you directly to jail, which makes better understanding probation violations critical. If you have questions or concerns about your probation being revoked, don’t wait to consult with an experienced Michigan criminal defense attorney .
Some points to keep in mind when it comes to probation in Michigan include:
Those violations that are most likely to send someone on probation to jail or prison include the following:
These are not considered technical violations, and they can leave you facing the full sentence you would have originally received.
In 2021, the State of Michigan tweaked its laws related to probation by minimizing the potential jail time given for probation violations that are considered technical in nature. Any violations outside of the list above are deemed technical, and the maximum jail time for each is 30 days behind bars – per violation.
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Mr. Manzella represents businessman William Weber, who admitted to falsifying an invoice at ex-Macomb prosecutor Eric Smith’s request. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of conspiracy to commit a legal act in an illegal manner, with felony offenses dismissed during the sentencing.
Joseph Wolf, former director of the Detroit Stars, was sentenced to two years of supervised probation. Wolf pleaded guilty to embezzling funds from the nonprofit youth baseball league. Typically, the felony count can result in up to 10 years in prison, a fine of $15,000, and other charges, but Lucido & Manzella, P.C. was able to help the client receive a reduced sentence.
Charles Frontera, a former Roseville city councilman, was sentenced to a year of probation after a misdemeanor charge was dismissed at sentencing. During a pretrial conference, Mr. Frontera pleaded guilty to substance possession, and in doing so, Attorney Manzella was able to protect the client from severe charges.
William Weber, owner of Weber Security Group Inc., was accused by former Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith of falsifying an invoice that allegedly confirmed the installation of a security system at Smith’s home. Despite the case’s complexity, Lucido & Manzella, P.C. successfully defended Mr. Weber against four felonies, which included larceny by conversion, forgery, aiding and abetting, and concealing stolen property.