How to deal with Macomb County Probation Violations
Nov 23, 2010
PROBATION: CONDITIONS THAT MAY BE IMPOSED.
If you have never been involved in the criminal system, you may not be aware of the plethora of conditions that may be imposed if you are placed on probation...
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Consent Search of Vehicles
Nov 18, 2010
The purpose of a search warrant is to offer the protections mandated by the Fourth
Amendment of the United States Constitution against unreasonable searches and seizures, which states: The right of th...
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Medical Marijuana and Possession Without Legal Authority
Nov 16, 2010
I think the Michigan Medical Marijuana laws will lead to the movement of maijuana (product) by individuals who do not have any legal authority to handle the product. Under the circumstances, the attitu...
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Michigan Super Drunk Law
Oct 27, 2010
Cy M. Abdo quoted in the Source regarding Super Drunk Law
http://www.sourcenewspapers.com/articles/2010/10/22/news/doc4cc1e1260d5f5844475903.txt
We are recommending that clients contact their lawyer ...
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Alternative Sentencing Provisions: Dismissals of Crimes for Eligible Offenders in Michigan Courts
Sep 27, 2010
Drug Crimes Involving Possession MCLA 333.7411: Sentencing pursuant to this provision allows for a first time offender involving possession of marijuana or controlled substance (felony or misdemeano...
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Ignition Interlock, Blow and Go Device for Michigan Super Drunks
Sep 23, 2010
Effective October 31, 2010, a first time offender who is convicted of having a high blood alcohol content drunk driving (.17 or greater) will be required to have the ignition interlock installed on a v...
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How To Hire An Attorney
Sep 18, 2010
Attorney Promises, Gurantees in Criminal Cases If an attorney makes a promise or guarantee in a criminal case, he is violating ethics and you should be suspicious. If this occurs, ask the attorney to...
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Michigan Super Drunk Law Attorney Guide - High Blood Alcohol Drinking Driving/OWI Cases.
Sep 16, 2010
You probably are not aware, but effective October 31, 2010, Michigan will have a new law designed to provide harsher penalties for those arrested for drunk driving (OWI, DUI) with high blood alcohol le...
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How to Deal with the Probation Department
Aug 14, 2010
Your First Contact With Probation Your first contact with probation will occur after you are found guilty. In felony cases, the Judge must order a presentence report which is prepared by the probatio...
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Burden of Proof in Criminal Cases - Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Aug 03, 2010
You have heard that someone charged with a crime is presumed innocent. This is fundamental to our system of justice in the United States with respect to criminal cases. In conjunction with this fundame...
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