Livonia - License Appeal DLAD
Apr 28, 2014OUTCOME: Restricted License Granted
Client was suspended for 2 DUIs and appealed almost as soon as eligibility date arrived.
Matthew S. Abdo's Legal Cases (88)
Clinton Township, MI
Criminal defense Lawyer at Clinton Township, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law ... +2 more
Domestic Violence Trial
Apr 16, 2014OUTCOME: Not Guilty
Client wrongfully charged with DV and refused to take a plea. After multiple appearances and a hearing about an evidentiary issue the matter was set for trial.
Macomb County Circuit - Hardship Appeal
Feb 10, 2014OUTCOME: Restricted License Granted
Client had an implied consent suspension with aggravating circumstances. With opposition from the Attorney General the Court granted client restricted driving privileges.
Shelby Twp - Assault - Not Guilty at Trial
Sep 18, 2013OUTCOME: Not Guilty
Defendant was charged with domestic violence though he maintained that at most the situation was one of reasonable discipline. I worked with the defendant in building a strategy to present his case thr ... ough first-hand accounts of the incident. At trial he was exonerated of the charge.
Sterling Heights - OWI
Jun 24, 2013OUTCOME: Dismissed, Plea to traffic misdemeanor
Client was charged with OWI. Through motion practice and diplomacy we were able to secure a dismissal. Client plead to a non-drinking traffic misdemeanor. The sentence was non-reporting community super ... vision with minimal conditions.
Macomb County Circuit - Multiple Home Invasion Felonies
May 15, 2013OUTCOME: To be dismissed upon compliance, no jail imposed
Client had accrued multiple home invasion felonies over an extended period of time in Macomb County. The case involved multiple pretrials. Abdo Law was able to secure a recommendation for HYTA. Through ... the Firm's advice out-of-court and diligent representation in the court with an extended sentence allocution the client ended up with HYTA and no jail.
Macomb County Circuit - Domestic Threat of Terrorism (20 Year Felony)
May 14, 2013OUTCOME: Probation, HYTA deferral (dismissal upon compliance)
This case involved statements made on the internet by an 18 year old client. The client was charged with a 20 year felony. Through diplomacy, memorandums, and advocacy our office was able to avoid jail ... , have the client's GPS tether removed, and obtain a HYTA deferral.
Sterling Heights - Domestic Violence
Apr 25, 2013OUTCOME: Dismissed, Responsible to Civil Infraction
Client was facing charges of domestic violence. Pursuant to thorough negotiations and advocating my client's position the charge was dropped. My client admitted responsibility to a non-criminal civil i ... nfraction.
Sterling Heights - Jury Trial
Apr 17, 2013OUTCOME: Not Guilty
My client was being charged with moving violation causing death. She maintained innocence from the outset of her case. Prosecution was unwilling to offer any reductions and the issue was set for trial. ... We put forth a defense on the basis that the incident was an accident. After deliberation, the jury came back with a verdict of Not Guilty.
Macomb County Circuit - Administrative Appeal
Jan 07, 2013OUTCOME: DLAD result overturned, full license granted
Client was denied his license by the DLAD and the case appealed to Circuit Court. Based on Matthew's brief and advocacy the Circuit Court overturned the DLAD's decision and granted the client a full li ... cense.
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