Retail Fraud (Shoplifting) in Macomb County Michigan
Jan 22, 2016
Retail fraud crimes can be punished as a felony or misdemeanor. Our clients rarely fit the mold as someone that would engage in criminal behavior. However, a retail fraud case can label a good person...
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Michigan Laws To Get Cases Dismissed Without Trial
Mar 11, 2015
Michigan has a host of laws which can result in the dismissal of a criminal offense. Not everyone is eligible for treatment under these special laws. In addition, application of these laws is not auto...
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Macomb County Drug-Marijuana Crimes for Use or Possession: 7411 Law = Dismissal
Feb 15, 2011
There is a major provision of Michigan Controlled Substance Act which is a vital tool for attorneys representing drug offenders. The law is found at MCL 333.7411, also known as 7411. The law applies on...
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Drunk Driving OWI Update and Defenses, Link to Michigan State Police Drunk Driving Audit
Feb 14, 2011
The legal limit blood alcohol limit (BAC) for operating while intoxicated@ (OWI) is .08% and will remain the same. Under Michigan's Super Drunk law, persons with a high BAC of .17% or greater will face...
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Michigan Sentence: What do you say to the Judge at the time of sentence?
Feb 08, 2011
Every defendant is given an opportunity to speak at the time of sentence for a criminal case. At every sentencing, the attorney for the defendant is afforded an opportunity to speak on behalf of his o...
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Social Security Benefits While Incarcerated in Michigan Prison or Macomb County Jail
Feb 08, 2011
Social Security benefits while in prison
Did you know that you may not collect Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits while incarcerated? Both of these programs prohibit pay...
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Michigan Lawyer Guide; Drunk Driving - OWI Plea Bargaining
Feb 01, 2011
What is a Plea Bargain? A plea bargain in a criminal case is a "deal" made with a prosecutor and the defendant (the person charged) or the defendant’s attorney. The defendant’s attorney is skilled to...
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Michigan Lawyer Guide, US Constitution and Criminal Law, The Bill of Rights
Jan 26, 2011
4th AMENDMENT: YOUR RIGHT TO BE FREE FROM UNREASONABLE SEARCH AND SEIZURE The 4th Amendment to the United States Constitution provides:
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses...
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Drunk Driving and Immigration - Removal from the United States
Jan 21, 2011
Can Non-US Citizens be Deported for Conviction of a Crime? Non-citizens may be deported due to a conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude or an aggravated felony. There are also several other ...
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2010 Michigan Medical Marijuana Law Issues
Dec 30, 2010
The most controversial law that is now on the books is the Michigan Medical Marijuana law. According to statistics from the Michigan Department of Community Health, 83,552 original and renewal applicat...
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