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38th District Court (Eastpointe) & 39th District Court (Roseville/Fraser): Neighboring Jurisdiction for DUI, Felonies, Misdemeanors and Traffic Offenses

MAP OF MACOMB COUNTY DISTRICT COURTS In 2019, Over 8,000 crimes reported in the cities of Eastpointe, Fraser and Roseville Eastpointe and Roseville Courts: Bulging Criminal, Drunk Driving and Traffic Dockets The 38th District Court (known as the Eastpointe Court) and the 39th District Court (known as the Roseville Court),…

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Guide to the 40th District Court of St. Clair Shores if you are charged with a crime, drunk driving or traffic offense

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…

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Indecent Exposure and Gross Indecency in Michigan

The stigma and embarrassment associated with a conviction for indecent exposure or gross indecency can last a lifetime. Behavior associated with sexually related crimes is no longer just limited to adult offenders. Juveniles are becoming more sexually active than at any other time with the availability of sexually explicit content on…

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Macomb County Most Frequently Charged Felonies: Drug Crimes, Assault Crimes, Theft Crimes Top the List

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…

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Under MI Law Your Child Can Be Charged With Possession of Marijuana As A Passenger In A Vehicle Even If The Marijuana Belongs To Someone Else

Imagine this scenario: Your child is riding along M-59, Big Beaver, or Woodward Avenue, in a car with friends going out to dinner, but your child is not the driver. Then, the vehicle gets pulled over because the driver violated a traffic law. Upon approaching the vehicle, the police officer…

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Resolution of Macomb County Juvenile Delinquency Cases: Management of Juvenile Sex Crimes & False Threats of Terrorism

Juvenile Division of the Macomb County Circuit Court The Macomb County Juvenile Court is located at the Old Macomb County Building at 10 North Main, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48043: Most matters are heard at this building before a referee.  Juvenile delinquency cases are akin to criminal cases in the adult…

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42-1 District Court: The Romeo Court has Jurisdiction for Drunk Driving, Traffic Tickets and Criminal Matters in Northerly Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY DISTRICT COURT MAP  The 42-1 District Court is located at 14133 33 Mile Road, Romeo Michigan 48065 The 42-1 District Court’s physical jurisdiction covers 180 square miles in northerly Macomb County which includes the City of Romeo, Washington Township, Armada, Richmond, Memphis, Ray Township and Bruce Township. The…

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72nd District Courts in Port Huron and Marine City: Jurisdiction for all Criminal and DUI cases in St. Clair County

St. 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…

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Indecent Exposure and Urinating in Public

Urinating in a public place can be charged as a misdemeanor under local city or township ordinances, pursuant to Michigan’s Indecent Exposure Statute (MCL 750.335a), or under the general Disorderly Conduct Statute  (MCL 750.167). The crime “urinating in a public place” can be misused by the police and lead to…

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Fleeing and Eluding – Assaulting, Resisting or Obstructing Police

  ‘Fleeing & Eluding’ and ‘Resisting or Obstructing’ the police are crimes that are classified as felony offenses in Michigan. These laws are meant to discourage conduct that endangers the public and the police who are engaged in the lawful performance of their duties. Our firm has seen an increase…

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