Haslett, MI Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

I can't reply to "odds". If the facts support it, he will get out on personal recognizance. Usually an OWI charge will require $200.00 bond all by itself. If the destruction of property is bad, he will have to post additional bond.

You state the Defendant has witnesses who can verify he was not present at the scene of the crime. The Prosecutor on the other hand has a witness who allegedly saw and can identify the Defendant as the person who committed the crime. The question of witness credibility is always left up to the jury. The fact that one party may have more witnesses than the other does not matter. If the jury believes the Defendant's witnesses; that he was not there, he will be acquitted. If, the jury believes the Prosecution's witness, the Defendant will probably be convicted. Thus, the answer to your question is Yes, depending on witness credibility, the Defendant can go to jail based on his testimony. You do not say what the Defendant is charged with, or what his prior history may be, so there is really no way of saying for how long.

If prompt and proper restitution is made, it may be possible for the creditor to make changes on her credit report without going to the police first. If the police are involved, whether any charges are filed is up to the prosecuting attorney or U.S. Attorney. If charges are filed, whether, upon conviction, you would serve any jail time depends on the charges filed and what you might be found guilty of. For further information, contact us.