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…
Actual Image of Michigan Application to Set Aside/Expunge Conviction (MC227) There are several reasons that you might need to know how to obtain your criminal record. You might need to obtain your criminal record to accurately fill out an application for employment or college. An attorney may want to do…
Macomb County OWI Guide by Local OWI Attorneys Macomb County: 2,000 Arrests Per Year for Driving Under the Influence Whatever situation you are facing, we know that you didn’t intentionally set out to get charged with driving under the influence. You’re in the right place if you are looking for…
Retail fraud can occur by concealing property, by engaging in certain fraudulent activity or bypassing a checkout scanner. 41A District Courts: Locations in Sterling Heights and Shelby Township Criminal cases which occur in Sterling Heights, Shelby Township, Macomb Township and Utica are handled at one of the above 41A District…
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…
Social Security, Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Social Security benefits are paid to eligible individuals that have attained the minimum retirement age, 62 or older. To be eligible for Social Security, an individual must have the requisite number of credits. Social Security credits are calculated based on an individual’s…
Find 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…
Possession or sale of drug paraphernalia is a crime in Michigan Possession or sale of drug paraphernalia is a criminal offense in Michigan. A person may be charged with the offense “possession of drug paraphernalia” even though the person does not possess any drugs at the same time. Most…
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…
What does it mean to provide cooperation, snitch or be an informant for the police? Cooperation, using the little fish to get the big fish, is a major law enforcement tactic utilized everywhere and every day in the United States to gain information that would otherwise be next to impossible…