Police Sting Operation is Behind Most Cases of Offer to Engage – Solicitation of Prostitute in Detroit Pursuant to Michigan law, it is illegal to offer another person money for a sexual act. In the City of Detroit, the offense of offer to engage (OTE) another person for an…
Macomb County: 2,000 Arrests Per Year for Driving Under the Influence We know that you didn’t intentionally set out to get charged with drunk driving. You’re in the right place if you are looking for straight answers about a drunk driving matter (OWI, Super Drunk Driving) that occurs anywhere in…
Three Lifetime Drunk Driving Charged as a Felony in Michigan! Since the passage of Heidi’s Law in Michigan in 2007, a person is subject to felony prosecution for three (3) or more lifetime convictions for any combination of: OWI/operating while intoxicated-alcohol with a BAC of .08 or greater, OUID/operating under…
In a recent Wall Street Journal Article Judge Thomas Boyd, who handles misdemeanor cases in Ingham County, Michigan, said “he sometimes finds himself arguing with defendants who seem too eager to admit wrongdoing without consulting a lawyer.” The crime of shoplifting is covered under the umbrella of the Michigan Retail…
License Revocations and Appeals to the OHAO: I wanted to use this post as a forum to reflect on my vast experience handling driver license appeals with the Michigan Department of State, Office of Hearings and Administrative Oversight (OHAO). The OHAO was formerly called the Driver License Appeal Division or…
The following topics are covered in this article: Criminal cases are pursued by “the state” or “government”, not by the alleged victim. The prosecutor represents “the state” or “government”. Once a domestic violence case is charged against someone, the alleged victim may be powerless to get it dropped or dismissed.…
Royal Oak is a great place to live, work or visit. The City of Royal Oak is centrally located in Oakland County with a wide range of restaurants, bars and boutiques. Royal Oak gets its share of visitors from just about everywhere including from out of state and Canada. Royal…
Introduction This ABDO LAW publication is based upon our extensive experience handling drunk driving cases in all Macomb County District Courts. 37th District: Warren, Centerline 38th District: Eastpointe 39th District: Roseville, Fraser 40th District: St. Clair Shores 41-A District: Sterling Heights 41-A District: Shelby Township, Macomb Township, Utica 41-B District: Clinton Township,…
Effective October 1, 2021 HYTA is available for youthful criminal offenders ages 18 – before age 26 This is why HYTA dispositions for criminal offenses are such a big deal: The court does not enter a judgment of conviction, The record is sealed, HYTA may be used for an unlimited…
“Assault with a Dangerous Weapon” – Up to 4 Years in prison Defending Domestic Violence, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault by Strangulation in Macomb County As you read through this, it is important for you to know that ALL criminal charges are pursued by “THE GOVERNMENT”. It is the…