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When a defendant is acquitted, he or she is found not guilty. An acquittal means that the prosecutor could not prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and is not a declaration of i [..]

An arraignment hearing is when the defendant appears for the first time before a judge. You will be informed of the charge you face at your arraignment.

Police and peace officers may request an arrest warrant in order to arrest a suspect; this requires an order issued by a judge or magistrate.

Bail is security that if released from jail, you will appear for future court hearings. Third parties may also pay bail, which means that the third party vouches on behalf of the defendant that he/she [..]

The highest-level trial court in Michigan, also having the broadest range of power. Drug crime cases, that are classified as felony charges are tried in circuit court.

When a defendant is convicted of more than one criminal offense, he/she may be ordered to serve the sentence for each offense consecutively, or one after the other. This means that the sentences for m [..]

A conspiracy exists when two or more individuals agree, whether express or implied, to commit an illegal act, or a legal act in a manner that is illegal.

When an individual is convicted of a criminal offense, it means that the jury or judge has determined that the accused individual is guilty of the crime.

You are a defendant if you have been formally charged with committing a criminal offense, or crime.