Michigan Criminal Lawyer Blog41A District Courts: Locations in Shelby Township & Sterling Heights Macomb County’s 41A District Courts There are 2 divisions of the 41A District Court in Macomb County which are geographically located directly next to each other but which cover distinctly different geographical regions of Macomb County and each operates under its own set of rules […]
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Hit & Run? What to do if you leave the scene of an accident
Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime in Michigan The dos and don’ts if you are faced with hit and run for leaving the scene of an accident! A traffic crash is a traumatic event. We know from our experience as Macomb County criminal defense lawyers that an individual may leave the scene […]
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. The district court system in […]
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 greater area of land than […]
What you need to know now if you are charged with drunk driving anywhere in Macomb County
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 answers and straight facts if […]
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
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 items the law considers drug […]
Article by Macomb County Drug Crimes Lawyer: Cooperation/Acting as an Informant for the Police
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 to obtain. This practice is […]
Arraignment: Your first day in court if you are charged with a crime
Arraignment: Facing criminal charges in open court The Sixth Amendment to U.S. Constitution guarantees that defendants shall “be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation against them.” The criminal arraignment is where the Sixth Amendment is enforced. The arraignment is the first stage of a criminal case where the person accused of a […]
Meeting the Eligibility for a CPL, CPL Denial for Select Misdemeanor Convictions & Brandishing a Firearm
CPL Eligibility in Michigan It’s a felony in Michigan to carry a concealed pistol on your person or in a motor vehicle without a CPL. However, if you meet the legal requirements, you are entitled to obtain a license to carry a concealed pistol (CPL). An applicant for a Michigan CPL must: Be at least […]
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 will tell you that the […]