Michigan Criminal Lawyer BlogSt. 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 live in St. Clair County […]
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Part 3: Felony Representation in Macomb County: The Criminal Process from A – Z
Part 1: Introduction to felony representation and considerations when hiring a lawyer if you are accused, charged or arrested for a felony (or any other criminal matter). Part 2: Criminal investigations, plea bargaining and actual case results based upon local practices and our extensive experience handling criminal matters in the Macomb County courts. Part 3: […]
Forfeitures of Property and Cash when Charged or Suspected of a Crime
A recent article in the Detroit Free Press says what I have been wanting to say about forfeitures, “Justifiable Seizures Or Legal Shakedowns by the Police?” The article makes several observations: -Michigan gets a D- as being one of the worst states in the nation property seizures/forfeitures, -Michigan’s forfeiture laws lack enough safeguards, -Michigan forfeiture […]
Frequently Asked Question: What should I do if there is a warrant for my arrest?
This is another segment in a series of blogs which is dedicated to provide answers to frequently asked legal questions related to criminal law. If you are charged with a crime (felony or misdemeanor) you may be arrested on an outstanding warrant or receive a notice from the court or police directing you to personally […]
Illegal Searches Part 3: The Home
In this concluding portion of our series, we will discuss illegal searches as they relate to an individual’s home. The following will serve as a paradigm for exploring police searches of the home; Were the police allowed to enter the home? Were the police allowed to search the home? What was the scope of the […]
Illegal Searches Part 2: Automobile Searches
In the second part of our 3 part series on searches, this blog will discuss the rules governing automobile searches. The following needs to be considered when a motorist is pulled over and subsequently searched; Was the stop a traffic stop or a stop based on suspicion of criminal activity? Was any search justified? Was […]
42-2 District Court: Jurisdiction Covers Drunk Driving, Criminal and Traffic Cases for New Baltimore, Chesterfield Township, New Haven and Lenox Township
The 42-2 District Court located at 35071 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore, MI 48065. Judge William H. Hackel III is the presiding Judge for the Court. The Court’s physical jurisdiction encompasses the City of New Baltimore, Chesterfield Township, New Haven and Lenox Township. The water-front City of New Baltimore is located in the heart of […]