Michigan Criminal Lawyer BlogDetroit 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 of Detroit is also attracting […]
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Social Security benefits are NOT PAYABLE while a person is incarcerated
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 earnings and number of working […]
FIGHT EVERY TRAFFIC TICKET: A Wise Long-term Investment!
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 to pay it rather than […]
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 […]
Everything you need to know if you are charged with a drug crime in Macomb County
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 Act and the Michigan Penal […]
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 […]
Proving Drug Possession: “Actual Possession” is not always required
Every element of a crime must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt Every crime is made up of parts that are called elements. When a person is charged with a crime, the prosecutor is saying that there is sufficient evidence to establish each and every element of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. The […]
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 […]
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 States Immigration and Naturalization Services. […]
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 […]