ABDO LAW has several publications dedicated to “frequently asked criminal law questions and topics”. This publication is committed to the topic of pretrial conferences and probable cause conferences in Macomb County District Courts. The signficance of pretrial conferences and probable cause cannot be ignored. The vast majority of criminal cases are…
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…
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…
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…
Michigan’s clean slate law makes it possible to get a fresh start and wipe out several prior convictions including one offense for drunk driving. Summary of Michigan’s Clean Slate Law Michigan’s expungement law has been broadened to allow for more offenses to be expunged on an individual’s criminal record than…
Imaginary lines in space decide many of the rights and obligations of American life. These boundary lines have tremendous effects on our sense of self and to whom we feel connected. Far more than just emotional and psychological consequences flow from where we live and how we identify. (Read…
The city of St. Clair Shores, in Macomb County, is nestled between Lake St. Clair along its entire easterly border and I-94 running alongside its western border. The 40th District Court has jurisdiction over legal matters that arise in the City of St. Clair Shores that include the following: Misdemeanor…
Consequences of a felony conviction Being accused or charged with any crime, misdemeanor or felony, is a serious matter requiring the expertise of a criminal defense lawyer. A felony is defined as an offense that can carry more than 1 year in jail up to life in prison. If the…
Part 1: Introduction to felony representation. 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: We explain the terminology and proceedings associated with the criminal process to better inform the public of…
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…