The Holmes Youthful\nTrainee Act, commonly referred to as HYTA, provides individuals between the\nages of 17 and 25* with a second chance. Under the act, an individual charged\nwith a crime** may petition the court for \u201cstatus\u201d as a Youthful Trainee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stated plainly, if the\ncourt grants the individual status under the HYTA, he or she will be placed on\nprobation. If he or she successfully completes the probationary term, the\ncriminal conviction will not be entered onto his or her record. The court will\ndismiss all charges and his or her criminal record will remain clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are extreme\nadvantages related to HYTA. Having a criminal conviction on your record may\ncost you your job opportunities, education opportunities, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you would like to learn more about this subject, please contact Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law, call 269-948-2900 or 269-945-2242 or visit www.tts.law<\/a> . <\/p>\n\n\n\n *In 2020 PA 396, the legislature\namended the age range in the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA), MCL 762.11 et seq. As\na result:<\/p>\n\n\n\n **Certain crimes, such\nas murder, kidnapping, imprisonment for life crimes, major controlled substance\noffenses, traffic offenses, and some sex crimes are not eligible for HYTA.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This blog is intended for informational purposes only\nand does not constitute legal advice. Please consult an attorney before making\nimportant decisions regarding your individual situation.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Holmes Youthful Trainee Act, commonly referred to as HYTA, provides individuals between the ages of 17 and 25* with a second chance. Under the act, an individual charged with a crime** may petition the court for \u201cstatus\u201d as a Youthful Trainee. Stated plainly, if the court grants the individual status under the HYTA, he … <\/p>\n