My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan
I was caught stealing from a store in Troy, MI.
These are the factors:
- I am under 21 years old.
- I have a clean record.
- Ticket was issued as a misdemeanor, retail fraud of the 3rd degree.
- When I was arrested at the store, the cops never told me my rights.
- I paid the $250 bond right away and was released from the jail right after they finger printed me.
- I am bi polar.
Questions:
- Is a lawyer necessary?
- Can I use my psychological disorder and the fact that they didn't tell me my rights as a way to get the charge off my record?
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