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42nd District Courts located in Romeo & New Baltimore: Drunk Driving, Retail Fraud and Domestic Violence

Romeo: 42nd District Court Division 1 Above, is a map of Macomb County with a geographical breakdown of the 9 district court borders. The 42nd District Court-Division 1 is located in the City of Romeo. It is often referred to as the Romeo Court. The court has jurisdiction over a…

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Everything You Want to Know About Pretrial Conferences & Probable Cause Conferences in Macomb County

ABDO LAW has several publications dedicated to “frequently asked criminal law questions and topics”. This publication is committed to the topic of  pretrial conferences and probable cause conferences in Macomb County District Courts. The signficance of pretrial conferences and probable cause cannot be ignored. The vast majority of criminal cases are…

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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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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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Defending Assault and Domestic Violence Crimes in Macomb County

Image depicting felony “Assault with a Deadly Weapon” List of Michigan Assault/Domestic Violence Crimes and Maximum Penalty According to Michigan Crime Statistics, 117,430 assault crimes were reported in 2016. This includes assaults classified as misdemeanors, felonies and domestic violence cases. The following is a list of both misdemeanor and felony…

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Public Policy Reasons Make it Difficult to Get Domestic Violence Cases Dismissed

This blog is long overdue. In this blog I will attempt to explain the reasons that make it so difficult to get a domestic violence dropped or dismissed. The Prosecutor Represents the People of Michigan or Municipality Where the Offense Occurred First of all, it is important to understand that…

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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…

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When a Misdemeanor Assault or Domestic Violence Case Escalates to a Felony Charge

ABC’s of Assault and Domestic Violence Cases In Michigan, the crimes of “assault and battery” or “domestic violence/assault” are classified as misdemeanor offenses, or minor criminal offenses. The offense of “assault and battery” means that the defendant made intentional (non-accidental) physical contact with another person and without consent to do…

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A Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Perspective of Michigan Victim’s Rights Laws: Has the pendulum swung too far?

When a person commits a crime that involves a victim, a number of laws apply that provide the victim with several rights. Some of these rights allow for the victim to collect restitution, be afforded a victim’s rights advocate, confer with the prosecutor regarding plea bargaining and speak at the…

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