If I’m 21 and I got a drunk and disorderly for walking home and falling asleep on a lawn, should I plead guilty and just pay a fine or try to fight it?
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If I’m 21 and I got a drunk and disorderly for walking home and falling asleep on a lawn, should I plead guilty and just pay a fine or try to fight it?
Asked on May 13, 2012 under Criminal Law, Michigan
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Given the charge that you are writing about pending against you is a misdemanor where the sentence if convicted or if you plea out could be up to $1,000 and/or six (6) months in jail, I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney as to the best way to resolve the matter before making any guilty plea.
Potentially you could be offered a deal of a conditional guilty plea, be placed on court probation, pay a fine and if you complete the terms of your probation the charge and guilty plea would be dismissed where you would have no criminal record for the matter you are writing about.
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