Michigan Criminal Lawyer BlogPart 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: […]
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Michigan Super Drunk Driving Law, Operating with a High BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) .17 or Greater
Super Drunk Driving = Operating with a High BAC .17 or Greater Effective October, 31, 2010, Michigan’s “SUPER DRUNK” law went into effect. The Super Drunk Law, now on the books for several years, is commonly referred to as ‘operating with a high BAC’ on police and court documents. This law adds harsher penalties to […]
What to Expect if Charged with Retail Fraud in Washington Township (42-1 District Court/Romeo Division)
Retail fraud is the formal criminal charge when a person is caught shoplifting in Michigan. Although the information in this publication is relevant to our retail fraud practice in Macomb County, I would say that the vast majority of the retail fraud cases that we handle in the 42-1 District Court occur at the Meijer store located in Washington Township […]
Charged or investigated for embezzlement in Macomb County? A felony record and jail can be avoided!
In Michigan, the offense of embezzlement is a crime of opportunity which is committed by someone who is in a position of trust which includes anyone that is an employee or associated with others in a business entity such as a partner or corporate officer. It can also include persons in unpaid positions that […]
When a Misdemeanor Assault or Domestic Violence Case Escalates to a Felony Charge
ABC’s of Assault and Domestic Violence Cases In Michigan, the crimes of “assault and battery” or “domestic violence/assault” are classified as misdemeanor offenses, or minor criminal offenses. The offense of “assault and battery” means that the defendant made intentional (non-accidental) physical contact with another person and without consent to do so. Any touching of the […]
Notable Cases in 2013: Abdo Law Gets the Results
Abdo Law Firm prides itself on empathy, understanding, personal service, and striving for the optimal resolution of all legal matters that we take on. We are entering our fourth year with Matthew as a partner, and are continuing to grow. We always looking to hone our skills and engage challenging issues. This year we have […]
Fraud 101: Getting Caught With Someone Else’s Money Can Get You Convicted of a Felony
In the course of the last two years there has been a noticeable increase of clients we take on because they have been charged with a fraud crime. Two things are notable about fraud clients, most have little to no criminal history and often do not realize that the charge is a felony. Felonies are […]
Will the BAC Legal Limit of .08% for Michigan’s Drunk Driving Cases Expire In October 2013?
Since September 30, 2003, the legal limit for operating while intoxicated in the State of Michigan has been .08 per cent or greater. Prior to that time, the legal limit was .10 per cent or greater. According to a report on WXYZ, the legal limit of .08 percent reverts to .10 percent in October 2013 […]
Felony Charges for Resisting or Obstructing and/or Fleeing and Eluding
Far too often when we are retained for a criminal case, domestic violence, assault crime or drunk driving, a client is also charged with one of the following Michigan felony cases: Resisting or Obstruction Fleeing and Eluding These crimes consistently are listed in the top 50 felony cases in Michigan. Even a simple traffic stop, […]
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 […]