Does Michigan have a CCAP?
Does Michigan have a CCAP?
Michigan Court of Appeals The Case Search feature allows for broad public access to electronic Court records. There are three methods available for searching: By Party Name search, By Docket Number search, and Case List By Attorney search.
Can I get my discovery packet online?
You can’t. Discovery is not made publicly available online and I think most defendants and all witnesses should be glad. You can review discovery with your attorney privately. Answers provided by attorney Matt Williams to questions on Avvo DO NOT form an attorney client relationship.
How do I get a copy of my discovery?
Your criminal defense attorney should be able to provide you with a copy of the discovery in your case. If you do not have a criminal defense attorney, you should immediately hire one as this is the only way you will obtain the best possible result on your case.
Can you refuse to attend court as a witness?
A person can be compelled (forced) to attend court and give evidence if they have been deemed competent to do so. The exceptions to this rule are the accused themselves, the accused’s spouse or civil partner and those not deemed competent to give evidence.
What a witness should not say in court?
When you are called into court for any reason, be serious, avoid laughing, and avoid saying anything about the case until you are actually on the witness stand.
What should you not do in court?
Here are four things you should never do.
- Don’t show up late. On the day of your hearing, it’s very important to arrive early.
- Don’t use your phone. You will not be able to use your phone, computer or any other device in the courtroom.
- Don’t interrupt.
- Don’t be afraid to ask.
How long do trials usually last?
Typically, jury trials take 2–5 days. Obviously, they can take much longer. In my first jury trial as a lawyer we picked a jury, put up our evidence, argued the case, and got a verdict in one day.
Why do some trials last so long?
It can take longer. Jury trials also take longer because the judge has to instruct the jury before and after the trial.
Why do trials take years?
Sometimes it seems to take forever for a case to come to trial. Interest is high when a major crime happens, but then it may take three or four years before a defendant is brought to justice. The courts recognize it’s better to try a case before witnesses forget what they saw.
How long does a case take to go to court?
It is impossible to predict how long a case will take to go to any court – however, on average it can take up to six months for a case to go to magistrates’ court and up to a year for a case to reach Crown Court.
