DUI and Criminal Defense at the 42-1 District Court in Romeo
If you've been charged with a DUI or another criminal offense in Romeo, Armada Township, Armada Village, Bruce Township, Memphis (south of Bordman Road), Ray Township, Richmond, Richmond Township, or Washington Township, your case will be heard at the 42-1 District Court in Romeo. Our firm has been representing clients...
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Michigan Assault Laws – All You Need to Know
Assault charges are among some of the most serious under Michigan law, which is why it’s important to have a good understanding of your situation and what to do next. It can be a lot to take in at once, but it’s important to act quickly. That makes it critical to know...
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Know Your Rights: Don’t Talk to the Police Without an Attorney
If the police want to talk to you — whether you've been arrested, questioned about a case for someone you care about, or simply asked to "come in" — there is one thing every experienced criminal defense lawyer in this country agrees on: talking to the police without a lawyer is a mistake. Don't...
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Experience and The Kinds of Cases we Handle
On the criminal side, our firm deals with DUI cases, driving offenses, drug charges, embezzlement offenses, indecent exposure cases, probation violations and sex offenses every single day. That’s only part of the story, however…
A traffic stop, for example, can lead to everything from a DUI to drug charges...
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Felonies and Misdemeanors: Pt. 1 – Misdemeanors
In this and the following section, we’ll take very basic look at these 2 distinct kinds of criminal offenses, and see how and why they’re different, and why that matters any person facing one or the other.
This section will focus on misdemeanor cases, and the next section, part...
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Arraignment, Bail/Bond, Preliminary Exam, Pre-Trial, Trial and Sentencing
Before we even get into the different types of criminal offenses, or the courts and the roles they play, we need to understand some basic terms of criminal procedure. The following is an explanation of some of the more common terms used at the various stages of a criminal case. Please note...
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District and Circuit Courts, and What They Do
What You Need to Know
Every adult criminal case — including DUI/OWI and DWLS/DWLR — starts in the local district court.
District courts have complete authority over civil...
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The Arraignment Explained in Michigan Criminal and DUI Cases – Part 2
In part 1 of this article about the arraignment, we identified 5 important functions. First, we saw that the arraignment is the first step in a criminal case. Second, the person is formally notified of the charges or charges against him or her, and the maximum legal penalty that can be imposed for...
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The Arraignment Explained in Michigan Criminal and DUI Cases – Part 1
In this 2-part article, we’re going to examine and explain the arraignment in Michigan criminal and DUI cases. In this first part, we’ll look more at the legal purpose of an arraignment. In the second part, we’ll dig a bit deeper into its function and process in the Metro-Detroit area. For my...
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Michigan Attorney-Client Privilege Overview & What It Means
Key Takeaways
The attorney-client privilege is very broad.
With only a few very limited exceptions, EVERYTHING said by a client to the lawyer or the lawyer’s staff is strictly confidential.
The attorney-client privilege also covers written...
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Key Differences Between A Felony vs Misdemeanor in Michigan – Part 1
As Michigan criminal and DUI lawyers, my team and I deal with both misdemeanor and felony charges every day. Often enough, we’ll be asked by a client to explain the real difference between the 2 kinds of offenses. This happens a lot when the charge my client is facing is one that...
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