Q. Can I bring a friend or family member to the 52-1 District Court in Novi? Yes, the Novi District Court is open to the general public, so you can bring anyone to court for support. Having a friend or family member in court can be very comforting to a first offender. Is it necessary to have a family or friend at the 52-1 District Court? No it is not.
A lot of parents call me and ask whether they should fly in for court appearances; while it is certainly allowed, it is not necessary. Having a friend or family member in court may be helpful to get a personal bond at your arraignment or a more favorable sentence, but won't make a difference for the majority of your court appearances.
Q. How much does it cost to hire a Novi criminal defense lawyer? It depends upon what crime you're charged with, and the complexity of your case. A lot of lawyers will charge rich clients more money, but I don't think this is fair. I list my prices on my website, and will occasionally offer payment plans. I generally charge $1500 and up on most misdemeanors, $2,000 and up for Novi drunk driving cases and $3,500 and up for felonies that start at the Novi District Court.
Q. What should I wear to the 52-1 District Court? You should dress like you're going to meet the President of the United States, or going on a professional job interview. You only get to make a first impression once on Judge Bondy, Mackenzie and Powers; the judges and prosecutor will be looking at your attire. We will discuss the specifics of what you should wear for court. Your attire should be an asset to resolving your case in a favorable way, not a hinder to success.
If you have more questions about the 52-1 District Court in Novi, Michigan give me a call. I've appeared before all three judges, and I have handled hundreds of misdemeanors, drunk driving and felony cases at this court.
A lot of parents call me and ask whether they should fly in for court appearances; while it is certainly allowed, it is not necessary. Having a friend or family member in court may be helpful to get a personal bond at your arraignment or a more favorable sentence, but won't make a difference for the majority of your court appearances.
Q. How much does it cost to hire a Novi criminal defense lawyer? It depends upon what crime you're charged with, and the complexity of your case. A lot of lawyers will charge rich clients more money, but I don't think this is fair. I list my prices on my website, and will occasionally offer payment plans. I generally charge $1500 and up on most misdemeanors, $2,000 and up for Novi drunk driving cases and $3,500 and up for felonies that start at the Novi District Court.
Q. What should I wear to the 52-1 District Court? You should dress like you're going to meet the President of the United States, or going on a professional job interview. You only get to make a first impression once on Judge Bondy, Mackenzie and Powers; the judges and prosecutor will be looking at your attire. We will discuss the specifics of what you should wear for court. Your attire should be an asset to resolving your case in a favorable way, not a hinder to success.
If you have more questions about the 52-1 District Court in Novi, Michigan give me a call. I've appeared before all three judges, and I have handled hundreds of misdemeanors, drunk driving and felony cases at this court.
