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What does it mean to go through quarantine?

As a general rule, if you are sentenced to a year or less you will remain in the local county jail.  If the judge sentences you to a year or more he can send you to prison.  When sentenced to prison the person will be sent to Jackson, MI where they will go through “quarantine.”

Quarantine is where the person is processed and classified based on several factors, including prior record, substance abuse issues, the length of the sentence and the crime convicted of.  Once the classification process is over, the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) will send them to the appropriate prison somewhere in the state of Michigan.  The “quarantine” process normally takes approximately a month to complete before knowing exactly where the person will serve their time.

As always, don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or to set up a free consultation.

Marcus D. Wilcox

Marcus@MDWilcoxLaw.com

www.MDWilcoxLaw.com

Attorney at Law, esq.

DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this website is meant to be general, informative and educational. It should not be taken as specific legal advice to any particular problem or issue. Please consult an attorney personally to discuss your particular circumstances.

2012
06/13
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I am confused about my bond and what exactly I am required to do.

This is a frequent concern for people who have never been in trouble with the law. Livingston County is notorious for their strict bond conditions.

You will need to review the conditions of your bond to ensure you are in compliance, as the requirements will vary depending on the crime.

Normally you will have to either drug or alcohol test as a condition of your bond and make sure that you have ample proof that you are complying with those conditions.

There are two main places where you can sign up for your testing requirements which are Second Chance Support Network and Garry Flanary & Associates.

Our office will go over your bond forms with you to ensure compliance, assist in getting signed up for alcohol or drug testing, and guarantee you have the  appropriate documentation to provide to the Judge in Court.

Bond conditions are in effect until the date of sentencing.  This means that if you have testing that it will continue until you are sentenced or the Judge amends your bond conditions during a court proceeding.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Marcus D. Wilcox

Marcus@MDWilcoxLaw.com

www.MDWilcoxLaw.com

Attorney at Law, esq.

DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this website is meant to be general, informative and educational. It should not be taken as specific legal advice to any particular problem or issue. Please consult an attorney personally to discuss your particular circumstances.

2011
12/07
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What is a PSI (pre-sentence investigation)?

A PSI is a pre-sentence investigation report that is prepared by your probation officer prior to sentencing.  The probation department will set up a meeting with you and a specified probation officer whereby you will sit down with them and discuss your case.  It is imperative that you are prepared and on time to answer the questions that the probation officer will be asking you so that you can obtain a positive PSI report.

The PSI is a crucial document in your criminal case because the probation officer outlines recommendations regarding your sentencing to the Judge.

You will need to sit down with an attorney and go over your PSI report prior to sentencing to ensure its accuracy and to decide what arguments to make to the appropriate Judge at sentencing.

I can go over the various questions and issues that will be raised by your probation officer prior to your meeting. Don’t hesitate to send me an email if you have any questions.

Marcus D. Wilcox

Marcus@MDWilcoxLaw.com

www.MDWilcoxLaw.com

Attorney at Law, esq.

DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this website is meant to be general, informative and educational. It should not be taken as specific legal advice to any particular problem or issue. Please consult an attorney personally to discuss your particular circumstances.

2011
12/01
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What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

A misdemeanor carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail and a  felony has a maximum sentence of one year or more and may include prison time.   The obvious reason to avoid a felony is that it will make it more difficult to find a job as you are required to identify a felony that is on your record when applying for a job.  Voting and hunting sanctions can also apply.

So in summary, as a general rule, jail is where you go for a term of less than one year.  Prison, or the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), is where you go when the Judge sentences you to a term of incarceration of more than one year.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions: Marcus@MDWilcoxLaw.com

Marcus D. Wilcox

www.MDWilcoxLaw.com

Attorney at Law, esq.

DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this website is meant to be general, informative and educational. It should not be taken as specific legal advice to any particular problem or issue. Please consult an attorney personally to discuss your particular circumstances.felony, misdemeanor

2011
09/27
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