Michigan Criminal Lawyer BlogThe 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 the internet. In addition, much […]
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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 offense carries 1 year or […]
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 system. When a minor (age […]
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 live in St. Clair County […]
Michigan Boating Under the Influence (BUI), Operating a Watercraft Under the Influence
Map of Lake St. Clair, St. Clair River, Detroit River and Bordering Communities Lake St. Clair, Detroit River, St. Clair River In Michigan, operating a watercraft, including a jet ski, while intoxicated or impaired is a crime. Michigan laws pertaining to Boating under the Influence (BUI) or Boating While Impaired (BWVI) are similar to drunk […]
The Science of DUI Blood Alcohol Levels: Alcohol Absorption & Elimination
Blood alcohol content (BAC), Michigan State Police Statistics Blood alcohol content (BAC) refers to the amount of alcohol which is estimated within a person’s blood as determined by a blood alcohol test. Blood tests and breathalyzer tests are the most common methods for testing BAC. The Michigan State Police maintains statistics with respect to […]
Why am I charged with domestic violence or an assault crime if I acted in self-defense?
NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF SELF-DEFENSE! Oftentimes clients call confused as to why they are being charged with domestic violence or an assault crime (assault and battery, aggravated assault, assault by strangulation, assault with a deadly weapon ) when they believe that they were acting in self-defense. A police response occurs following a report or […]
Reckless Driving in Michigan is Worse than a DUI in Many Respects and Worth Fighting for a Reduction to a Non-Criminal Offense to Save CPL to Name Just One Benefit
Reckless Driving is a crime, does not require an accident of any kind and is comparable in many respects to a drunk driving As a policy, our Firm does not use ‘scare tactics’ to get your attention. On the contrary, our aim is to inform our website traffic visitors regarding legal topics in our areas […]
Michigan Driver Responsibility Fees; It Pays to Fight Every Traffic Ticket!
Since 2003, the State of Michigan collects Driver Responsibility Fees against driver’s when excessive points are abstracted on a person’s driving record (Category 1 Offenses). Fees are also collected for specific offenses, regardless of points (Category 2 Offenses). Drunk driving is an example of an offense categorized under Category 2. For example, a person who […]
Forfeitures of Property and Cash when Charged or Suspected of a Crime
A recent article in the Detroit Free Press says what I have been wanting to say about forfeitures, “Justifiable Seizures Or Legal Shakedowns by the Police?” The article makes several observations: -Michigan gets a D- as being one of the worst states in the nation property seizures/forfeitures, -Michigan’s forfeiture laws lack enough safeguards, -Michigan forfeiture […]