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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Most Prevalent Misdemeanor Crimes in Macomb County District Courts: OWI, Domestic Violence, Retail Fraud, DWLS, Disorderly Conduct
Crime Classifications/Misdemeanor or Felony In Michigan, crimes are classified as either misdemeanors or felonies. The maximum term of incarceration determines whether a crime is classified as a misdemeanor or felony. A misdemeanor is defined as a crime that carries 1 year or less in jail. A felony is defined as a crime that carries […]
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 […]
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 […]
Get the straight facts here if you are charged in Macomb County with OWI, Super OWI .17 or OWI 3rd-Felony
41A District, Shelby Township Division Jurisdiction over Shelby Township, Macomb Township and Utica Macomb County, the 586 County: 9 District Courts, Over 2,000 DUI Arrests in 2018 From our experience, those finding themselves charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI/OWI), rarely fit the mold of someone that you […]
Frequent Drunk & Drugged Driving Topics, Consequences for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Offense, Refusing Chemical Test (breath, blood, urine) for Alcohol/Drugs
Introduction The nature of this publication will be dedicated to the frequent talking points which arise with our clients faced with a Michigan drunk driving case. When I refer to drunk driving, I am referring to the plethora of Michigan laws that cover operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) or impaired (OWVI) by the […]
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 […]