Michigan Criminal Lawyer BlogFind out how YOU can avoid points from going on your driving record! Here’s why fighting every traffic ticket is a wise investment If you look at only the cost of a traffic ticket ($150.00 to $180.00 for most civil infractions), you may think that it is cheaper just to pay it rather than […]
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Michigan Driver Responsibility Fees; It Pays to Fight Every Traffic Ticket!
Since 2003, the State of Michigan collects Driver Responsibility Fees against driver’s when excessive points are abstracted on a person’s driving record (Category 1 Offenses). Fees are also collected for specific offenses, regardless of points (Category 2 Offenses). Drunk driving is an example of an offense categorized under Category 2. For example, a person who […]
Everything that you need to know about the 41B District Court in Clinton Township
According to 2019 Michigan State Police records – 4,933 crimes were reported to the Clinton Township Police. The majority of crimes reported were for larceny, retail fraud (shoplifting), operating while intoxicated (OWI), OWI with a high BAC (.17 or more), domestic violence and assault crimes. The jurisdictional geographical boundaries of the 41B District Court […]
Beating Traffic Tickets in Macomb, Oakland & Wayne Counties
Matthew S. Abdo & Cy M. Abdo What is the difference between criminal traffic tickets and civil infractions? Traffic offenses are classified as non-criminal or criminal. A non-criminal traffic violation is called a “civil infraction”. Civil infractions do not carry any jail and do not go on an offender’s criminal record. A fine is often […]
36th District Court: Resolution of Criminal Cases, Drunk Driving or Traffic Matters in Court with Jurisdiction for the Entire City of Detroit
Detroit The City of Detroit is amid major economic growth. Detroit’s growth includes a real estate boom, renovations of historic structures, updated infrastructures and housing developments. The downtown area and surrounding neighborhoods are experiencing an influx in population which is likely to continue for several years to come. The City of Detroit is also attracting […]
Everything you need to know if you are charged with a drug crime in Macomb County
Over 20,000 drug crime incidents each year in Michigan Drugs are classified according to schedules in the Michigan Controlled Substance Act. The Controlled Substance Act labels the most dangerous and addictive drugs as Schedule 1 narcotics. Drug crimes and their corresponding penalties are also found in the Michigan Controlled Substance Act and the Michigan Penal […]
37th District Court for Warren & Centerline: One of the busiest courts in Michigan for criminal, traffic and drunk driving cases
What you can expect if you are involved in a criminal, drunk driving or traffic matter in the Cities of Warren & Centerline Our publications explore criminal and drunk driving issues within the realm of our law firm’s expertise. We have the distinction of practicing criminal law longer than most other Macomb County lawyers. […]
38th District Court (Eastpointe) & 39th District Court (Roseville/Fraser): Neighboring Jurisdiction for DUI, Felonies, Misdemeanors and Traffic Offenses
MAP OF MACOMB COUNTY DISTRICT COURTS In 2019, Over 8,000 crimes reported in the cities of Eastpointe, Fraser and Roseville 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]