Clinton Township, MI
Criminal defense Lawyer at Clinton Township, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
OUTCOME: Reduce traffic offense, no points, not abstracted on record
Careless driving is a 3 point violation. The offense was reduced to impeding traffic which does not carry any points and is not abstracted on client's driving record.
OUTCOME: plea bargain
The case involved a shotgun, several co-defendants and an occupied dwelling. We achieved probation and the the charges can be dismissed if our client complies with probation.
OUTCOME: No jail, dismissal.
Client was charged with retail fraud arising out of incident at Lakeside Mall. Client had prior misdemeanors on her record but we were able to work a plea agreement to have case dismissed after 1 year ... probation if client complied with terms of probation.
OUTCOME: Domestic Violence case dismissed.
This was similar to other domestic violence cases where the victim was the spouse of our client. We were able to obtain a dismissal after scheduling a pretrial conference and trial date.
OUTCOME: Dismissed
Although there were pictures of a badly beaten victim, Matthew Abdo filed a motion to quash on the issue of identification. After extensive argument and negotiations, the case was dismissed upon a plea ... to disorderly conduct with a 6 month period of non reporting probation.
OUTCOME: Verdict: Not Guilty.
My client did not have any prior record. At trial, his girlfriend could not prove case beyond a reasonable doubt.
OUTCOME: Reduce felony to misdemeanor, probation
Client was charged with Drunk Driving 3rd (felony). He had 5 prior lifetime drunk driving cases but we plea bargained for a misdemeanor and avoided a felony record. Client received probation
OUTCOME: Cases dismissed after period of probation, no jail.
Client faced multiple charges of possession with intent to deliver heroin which can carry 20 years in prison for each count. The charges were reduced with a plea bargain for MCL 333.7411.
OUTCOME: Circuit Court Judge granted motion to quash/dismiss.
Child abuse case was fought at district and circuit court on the grounds that no abuse occurred, only reasonable discipline.
OUTCOME: Dismissal under HYTA
Client was charged with shoplifting which is called retail fraud pursuant to the statute in Michigan. Client was under age 25 and did not have any record. She was eligible for HYTA. HYTA is an excellen ... t outcome because the court and the Michigan State Police seal the file. In addition, there is no adjudication of guilt under HYTA. The court gave her a big break with NON-REPORTING probation and will DISMISS the case in 9 months . She will be able to say that she has NO RECORD of this matter.