Michigan Criminal Lawyer BlogMAP OF MACOMB COUNTY DISTRICT COURTS Eastpointe and Roseville Courts: Bulging Criminal, Drunk Driving and Traffic Dockets The 38th District Court (known as the Eastpointe Court) and the 39th District Court (known as the Roseville Court), are neighboring district courts in the southeastern part of Macomb County. Districting is based upon several factors which include […]
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41-A District Courts: Sterling Heights & Shelby Township Divisions: Massive Criminal, Drunk Driving & Traffic Caseload Covering 108 Square Mile Area of Macomb County
41-A District Courts: 2 Courts Cover 108 Square Miles of Macomb County Jurisdiction of the 41-A Districts: Sterling Heights, Shelby Township, Macomb Township, Utica The 41-A District Court corridor encompasses the cities of Sterling Heights, Utica, Shelby Township and Macomb Township. These areas are in a period of strong economic growth and expansion. In these […]
Resolution of Retail Fraud Offenses in Macomb County District Courts: Dismissal is an Option!
Judges have heard it a million times before: “I didn’t intent to steal anything” In this publication, we discuss how a retail fraud offense can be dismissed for eligible offenders in the Macomb County District Courts. In addition, we warn you that an opportunity to get a dismissal can be lost by saying the wrong […]
Most Prevalent Misdemeanor Crimes in Macomb County District Courts: Possession of Marijuana, Domestic Violence, Retail Fraud, Driving While License Suspended, Disorderly Conduct and Operating While Intoxicated
Our experience tells us that the most prevalent misdemeanor crimes which are prosecuted in the Macomb County District Courts by crime type are as follows: Possession of Marijuana Domestic Violence Retail Fraud Driving While License Suspended Operating While Intoxicated Disorderly Conduct View image A recent docket of cases in a Macomb County District Court Fortunately, […]
Probation: Modification of Conditions or Early Termination In Macomb County District and Circuit Courts
In Michigan, when an individual is sentenced for a crime, the Court may place the person on probation for a specified term. The maximum term of probation that may be imposed for a misdemeanor is 2 years and 5 years for most felony cases. All persons convicted of a felony are monitored by the probation […]
Why am I charged with domestic violence or an assault crime if I acted in self-defense?
NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF SELF-DEFENSE! Oftentimes clients call confused as to why they are being charged with domestic violence or an assault crime (assault and battery, aggravated assault, assault by strangulation, assault with a deadly weapon ) when they believe that they were acting in self-defense. A police response occurs following a report or […]
Reckless Driving in Michigan is Worse than a DUI in Many Respects and Worth Fighting for a Reduction to a Non-Criminal Offense to Save CPL to Name Just One Benefit
Reckless Driving is a crime, does not require an accident of any kind and is comparable in many respects to a drunk driving As a policy, our Firm does not use ‘scare tactics’ to get your attention. On the contrary, our aim is to inform our website traffic visitors regarding legal topics in our areas […]
Hit and Run (Leaving the Scene/Fail to Report) Accidents are Charged as a Traffic Crime ), Leaving the Scene to Avoid a DUI or DWLS
In Michigan, the offense of leaving the scene of an accident (aka: failing to give identification at the scene of a crash) is charged as a crime. Leaving the scene of an accident is often abbreviated by the police and on Macomb County court notices and dockets as LSPDA or FTSA for property damage accidents […]
Rear End Accidents: Traffic Ticket for Failing to Stop Within Assured Clear Distance (FTACD) and Distracted Driving
Unfortunately, a rear end automobile accident is not always avoidable. Rear end accidents can occur because of slippery/icy roads, distracted driving (texting) or inattentiveness to existing traffic conditions. Traffic tickets issued for rear end accidents are one of the most common traffic tickets that we see every day on our Macomb County District Court dockets. Anyone […]
Macomb County Possession of Marijuana, Drugs, Paraphernalia Update: Analysis of being charged with possession of marijuana, paraphernalia or other drugs, search following a traffic stop, search based upon smell of marijuana, consent searches, maintaining a drug house, cooperating/snitching, CPL rights and more!
Macomb County District Courts Handle Big Drug Crime Caseloads This publication is dedicated to the topic of drug crimes involving “possession” (as opposed to the more serious felony drug crimes for delivery). Throughout Michigan, there were approximately 50,000 violations of the the Controlled Substance Act. This includes drug crimes involving possession as well as delivery. The region […]