Effective March 24, 2021 there’s a new presumption in Michigan law against jail or probationary sentences for persons convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses.
Senate Bill 1048 (2020) is part of criminal justice reform efforts across the country providing uniform standards for the probation system and ultimately reducing the number of citizens subject to unnecessary jail and probationary terms.
For years, District Court dockets have been clogged with probation review and violation hearings involving individuals who have been convicted of minor crimes.
Find out what this could mean for you or a loved one. Learn more here!
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If you have been charged with a crime and need advice, reach out to our expert criminal defense attorney in Ann Arbor, Steven Tramontin. Call us at 734-665-4441 or email Steven at stramontin@psedlaw.com.
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