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Accused or charged with a crime? Know your rights: The 4th, 5th, 6th & 8th Amendments to the Constitution

The “bill of rights” spells out the immunities and protections granted to citizens of the United States of America. On September 25, 1789, the First Congress of the United States proposed to the state legislatures 12 amendments to the Constitution.  The Second Amendment, the Right to Bear Arms, is contained…

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Can a Non-US citizen (alien) be deported from the United States upon being convicted of a crime?

  An alien (non-US citizen) faces deportation for certain crimes such as retail fraud or domestic violence. Among other steps, getting the crime dismissed or amended to a non-deportable crime is the  key to avoiding deportation. What does INS stand for? INS  is the abbreviation that stands for the United…

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Most Prevalent Misdemeanors in Macomb County District Courts: OWI, Domestic Violence, Retail Fraud, DWLS, Disorderly Conduct

Macomb County District Courts We have dedicated this  article to give you the big picture on the topic of misdemeanors in Macomb County. This project is based upon our experience handling more than 10,000 criminal cases in Michigan. Misdemeanor cases are handled in the local district courts for each county.…

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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…

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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),…

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Guide to the 40th District Court of St. Clair Shores if you are charged with a crime, drunk driving or traffic offense

The city of St. Clair Shores, in Macomb County,  is nestled between Lake St. Clair along its entire easterly border and I-94 running alongside its western border.  The 40th District Court has jurisdiction over legal matters that arise in the City of St. Clair Shores that include the following: Misdemeanor…

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Royal Oak, 44th District Court: Disorderly Conduct, Drunken Disorderly, Public Intoxication

While there seems to be a push to attract people to the City of Royal Oak for bar hopping, you should know that the Royal Oak police do not tolerate drunken behavior on its streets. Anyone who sits in the back of the 44th District‘s Court Room for a morning…

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Macomb County Most Frequently Charged Felonies: Drug Crimes, Assault Crimes, Theft Crimes Top the List

Consequences of a felony conviction Being accused or charged with any crime, misdemeanor or felony, is a serious matter requiring the expertise of a criminal defense lawyer. A felony is defined as an offense that can carry more than 1 year in jail up to life in prison. If the…

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42-1 District Court: The Romeo Court has Jurisdiction for Drunk Driving, Traffic Tickets and Criminal Matters in Northerly Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY DISTRICT COURT MAP  The 42-1 District Court is located at 14133 33 Mile Road, Romeo Michigan 48065 The 42-1 District Court’s physical jurisdiction covers 180 square miles in northerly Macomb County which includes the City of Romeo, Washington Township, Armada, Richmond, Memphis, Ray Township and Bruce Township. The…

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72nd District Courts in Port Huron and Marine City: Jurisdiction for all Criminal and DUI cases in St. Clair County

St. Clair County borders Macomb, Lapeer and Sanilac Counties and is just a short distance (via the Blue Water Bridge) to Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. There are several recreational attractions in this area, major events (Port Huron to Mackinac Race, Port Huron Float Down, Jobbie Nooner) and many that choose to…

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