| March 11, 2010 |
| Mom Faces Enhanced DUI Penalties for Driving With Child in the Car |
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| Ferndale police have arrested a woman suspected of driving drunk with a small child in the vehicle and fleeing the scene after hitting another vehicle. The police were able to track down the woman with the help of a driver who called the police and ... |
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| March 08, 2010 |
| Man Faces Charges for Stealing Natural Gas |
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| Police arrested a Huron Township man after they discovered he was stealing natural gas from his gas line. According to the police report, the officer asked the man if he had been tampering with the gas line and the man said no. Still able to detect ... |
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| March 05, 2010 |
| Sentencing Scheduled for Ferndale Arson Convict |
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| A man who now lives in Memphis, Tennessee will be sentenced for arson after an Oakland County jury found him guilty of the offense. Jason Richard Rose, 32, was charged with arson after setting his ex-girlfriend’s minivan on fire. The fire eventually ... |
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| March 03, 2010 |
| Three College Students Arrested for Fake IDs |
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| Three Michigan college students have found themselves in trouble with the law after a package containing 48 fake ID cards was intercepted by federal authorities. The package was being sent from Toronto. At this time, it has not been reported what ... |
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| February 25, 2010 |
| Three People in Same Vehicle Arrested for Separate Crimes |
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| Three men were arrested on various charges in Woodhaven after someone called police to report there were people smoking pot in their truck. Police arrived at the scene with a drug sniffing dog, who was able to detect the scent of marijuana and ... |
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| February 22, 2010 |
| Man Faces 18 Counts of Child Pornography and Other Crimes |
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| The early stages of a child pornography case are underway as both sides are expected to wrap up a preliminary examination of the evidence around March 15. The man at the center of the case is 53-year-old Richard Zorn of Taylor, who is facing 18 ... |
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| February 19, 2010 |
| Mother Accused of Starving Disabled Daughter to Death |
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| A Kent County jury has convicted a mother of murder for starving her disabled daughter to death. Tammy Jefferson, 42, will likely to be sentenced to mandatory life in prison for failing to care for her 21-year-old daughter, a course of action that ... |
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| February 18, 2010 |
| Police Find Cocaine, Marijuana & Meth During Drug Raid |
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| A raid on two Detroit houses resulted in a major drug bust for police investigators. During last week’s raid, police discovered 22 pounds of cocaine valued at more than $4.1 million. From the homes they seized more than 10,000 grams of cocaine, ... |
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| February 17, 2010 |
| Two Arrested for Shooting Death Outside Bar |
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| Two men have been arrested for allegedly shooting another man outside a bar in Southgate. Kyle Wilkerson and Jonathan Reese are both accused of murdering 42-year-old Elijah Keith Young. They have each been charged with eight counts, including one ... |
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| February 15, 2010 |
| Former Speaker of the House Arrested for Drunk Driving |
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| Craig DeRoche, former speaker of the Michigan House, has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence . According to police, the former politician was so drunk he couldn’t even stand up on his own. Police responded to the scene in ... |
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| February 12, 2010 |
| Waterford Township Treasurer’s Office Employee Sentenced for Embezzlement |
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| A woman who worked in the Waterford Township treasurer’s office has been sentenced to two years probation for embezzling money from the office. Melanie Marie Davidson, 27, had only been working as an account clerk for the treasurer’s office for ... |
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| February 11, 2010 |
| Hockey Coach Charged with Assault & Battery After Fight with Opposing Coach |
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| A hockey coach has been charged with a misdemeanor count of assault & battery after punching the opposing team’s coach during a brawl on the ice. The incident began when the two coaches, one from Allen Park and one from Taylor, had a verbal ... |
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| February 09, 2010 |
| Man Who Hit Patrol Car Arrested for Hit & Run and OWI |
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| A Clinton Township man has been arrested on hit & run charges after hitting a Rochester Hills sheriff deputy’s patrol car and driving away. As the deputy was living an accident scene he had responded to, the suspect hit the deputy’s patrol car ... |
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| February 08, 2010 |
| Troy Woman Charged with Negligent Homicide |
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| A Troy woman has been charged with negligent homicide in connection with a fatal auto accident that left her passenger dead. The accident occurred back in December when the driver, 19-year-old Paige Yoo-Na Vella, made an unlawful left turn under a ... |
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| February 05, 2010 |
| Attempted Theft Results in Retail Fraud Charges for Troy Woman |
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| A Detroit woman has been charged with retail fraud after attempting to steal a home theatre system from a Sears department store in Troy. Felicia Annette Robinson, 45, was arraigned last week in a Troy district court. Her bond was set at $25,000. ... |
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| February 04, 2010 |
| Man Pleads Guilty in Elderly Woman’s Murder Case |
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| A man accused of murdering an 89-year-old woman and setting her house on fire has accepted a plea deal. On February 22, Michael Bush, 26, will begin a 30 to 60 year prison sentence for the murder of Frances Cothern. Under a plea agreement, Bush ... |
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| February 03, 2010 |
| Judge Denies Bail in FBI Impersonator Case |
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| A man charged with impersonating an FBI agent and possessing more than a dozen firearms will remain in police custody, as per a ruling handed down by U.S. District Court Judge Victoria Roberts. According to the FBI, Kevin Balfour, 56, told a witness ... |
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| February 02, 2010 |
| One Study Says Cell Phone Ban Isn’t Working |
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| The Associated Press has reported that a new study from the insurance industry found that banning the use of hand-held devices while driving has not been as effective as some lawmakers might have thought. The study, which was conducted by the ... |
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| February 01, 2010 |
| Teens Face Life in Prison for Armed Robbery |
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| Three Pontiac teenagers could face life in prison after being charged with armed robbery. The teens are accused of committing armed robbery in connection with two separate incidences that occurred early Friday morning. According to police, Joey ... |
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| January 29, 2010 |
| Be Sure to Get Insured! |
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| All drivers in the state of Michigan are required to have a valid auto insurance policy. At minimum you must have liability insurance, which includes $20,000 coverage for 1 person, $40,000 for bodily injury, and $10,000 for property damage. Not only ... |
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| January 28, 2010 |
| Alternative Sentencing in a Drug Case |
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| If you have been charged with a drug offense , you could be eligible for something called alternative sentencing. Alternative sentencing is commonly applied in drug cases in which the defendant has been charged with a non-violent crime, such as drug ... |
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| January 27, 2010 |
| Common OWI/DUI Questions |
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| Can I fight a breath or blood test? Absolutely. It's always best to question the accuracy of a breath or blood test, seeing as how there are so many factors that could cause the test results to be inaccurate or misleading. Even something as simple ... |
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| January 26, 2010 |
| Two Men Wanted for Armed Robbery of Local Meijer Store |
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| Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for two men suspected of robbing the Meijer store located at 1703 Haggerty Road. Deputies were called around 5 a.m. yesterday morning. They say the two suspects were hiding in a stairway to the ... |
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| January 25, 2010 |
| Expunging a Criminal Record |
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| There are times when a person may be able to set aside a criminal conviction as if he or she had never been accused of the crime. This process is referred to as an expungement. Not all convictions are eligible for expungement, so it’s best to ... |
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| January 22, 2010 |
| Suspect Wanted for Sexual Assault & Robbery |
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| Police in Oak Park are looking for a man police say robbed and sexually assaulted a woman in her home last week. According to police, the 61-year-old woman returned home around 9 p.m. The suspect approached her near her car and forced her into her ... |
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| January 21, 2010 |
| Couple Charged with Murder in Kmart Employee’s Death |
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| An Oakland County couple was formally charged with first-degree murder last week for the death of Kmart employee Greg Paul Wainio. The charges stem from an incident that took place Jan. 14 at the Kmart store located at 3541 Highland Road. One of the ... |
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| January 20, 2010 |
| Teen Faces Additional Charges After Violating Protection Order |
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| A Waterford Township teen faces legal action after allegedly violating a personal protection order and assaulting his girlfriend. The 16-year-old was arrested last Wednesday, but has since been released to his mother. He is currently under house ... |
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| January 19, 2010 |
| Criminal Process in Michigan |
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| Have you been arrested or charged with a crime in Wayne or Oakland County, Michigan? If so, it is important to have an idea of what you will face in the weeks and months ahead. The criminal process essentially begins the moment you are arrested, ... |
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| January 18, 2010 |
| Knowing Your Legal & Constitutional Rights |
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| When people are arrested for a crime, often times they are not familiar with their legal rights. It is important for everyone to have an idea of what their legal and constitutional rights entail. Although one never anticipates getting arrested, ... |
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| January 15, 2010 |
| Hit & Run |
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| There is no reason why anyone should be charged with hit and run . That being said, we understand why many people throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties are arrested and charged with this crime every year. After an accident, especially if there are ... |
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| January 14, 2010 |
| Appealing a Criminal Conviction |
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| At the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman, we are committed to helping clients throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties appeal their criminal convictions. While not all people will qualify for an appeal , there are many circumstances that may ... |
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| January 13, 2010 |
| Woman Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Teenage Son Fails to Appear in Court |
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| According to an article in The Oakland Press, a Waterford Township woman who has been accused of sexually assaulting the now teenage son she gave up for adoption years ago has failed to appear in court. Aimee Louise Sword was scheduled to appear at ... |
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| January 12, 2010 |
| Reinstating Your Driver’s License After It’s Been Suspended or Revoked |
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| There are a number of reasons why a person’s driver’s license may be suspended or revoked, such as: Operating while intoxicated or driving under the influence Having multiple OWI/DUIs on your record Accumulating too many points on your driving ... |
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| January 11, 2010 |
| Prescription Drug Crimes |
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| Drug crimes do not just refer to crimes involving illegal drugs, narcotics, and controlled substances. An individual can face criminal charges for committing an unlawful act involving a prescription or over-the-counter drug as well. At the Law ... |
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| January 08, 2010 |
| Police Check to Ensure Sex Offenders are in Compliance |
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| Police in Melvindale are cracking down on sex offenders to ensure they are in compliance with sex offender registration laws. Any sex offenders found not in compliance with the law will face additional charges, as police are operating under a ... |
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| January 07, 2010 |
| Felony Traffic Violations |
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| There are times when hiring a skilled traffic ticket defense lawyer is absolutely needed. One of those times is when a person has been arrested or charged with a felony traffic violation . When people think of a traffic offense, they often think of ... |
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| January 06, 2010 |
| Counties Try to Block Establishment of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries |
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| Some counties in Michigan are trying to ban entrepreneurs from establishing medical marijuana dispensaries, despite a law that was recently passed permitting the use and cultivation of marijuana for medicinal purposes. The Michigan Medical Marihuana ... |
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| January 05, 2010 |
| Fighting a Breath or Blood Test |
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| When the police suspect a driver of operating while intoxicated (OWI), they will ask the driver to submit to a breath or blood test to determine their blood alcohol concentration . If the driver’s BAC is at or above .08%, the police have justifiable ... |
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| January 04, 2010 |
| Possession v. Possession with Intent |
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| It is important for anyone arrested on drug charges to understand the difference between possession and possession with intent. Possession is the crime of having any amount of an illegal drug, narcotic, or controlled substance in your possession. ... |
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| January 01, 2010 |
| What is a Field Sobriety Test? |
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| Field sobriety tests are administered on the side of the road when a police officer suspects a person of driving under the influence . These tests were designed to challenge a driver’s physical coordination, alertness, and his or her ability to ... |
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| December 31, 2009 |
| Police Intercept 150 Pounds of Marijuana in Wayne County |
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| Last week, Wayne County sheriff’s deputies intercepted 150 pounds of marijuana, leading to the arrest of two men. Aaron Houston Cook, 20, along with another man in his 20s, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver 45 kilos of ... |
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| December 30, 2009 |
| Are the Stakes Higher for Juvenile Offenders? |
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| If your child has been arrested for a crime in Oakland County or Wayne County, it is important to consult an experienced juvenile defense lawyer right away. When a minor is arrested for a crime, not only does he or she stand to face numerous legal ... |
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| December 29, 2009 |
| What You Should Know About Federal Charges |
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| Arrested on federal charges? If so, it is important that you speak with an experienced federal crimes defense lawyer as soon as possible. Federal crimes are serious offenses that can land you behind bars for years, strip you of your rights, and ... |
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| December 28, 2009 |
| Two Separate Cases Involving Teenage Robbery |
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| Two Oakland County teenagers are in jail for robbing a 55-year-old woman left paralyzed from a stroke. Dazmon Kittles, 19, and Keywania Weatherspoon, 18, were arrested, charged, and booked in Oakland County jail for allegedly knocking the woman over ... |
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| December 25, 2009 |
| Search & Seizure Laws in a Drug Case |
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| Under the 4 th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the police cannot conduct a search of you or your property without having a valid search warrant or justifiable cause. If the police violate your constitutional rights against unlawful searches and ... |
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| December 24, 2009 |
| Penalties for Theft Crimes |
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| All theft crimes are classified as either petty theft or grand theft. When faced with theft charges, knowing whether you are charged with petty theft or grand theft will give you an idea as to what type of penalties you are facing. Petty theft is a ... |
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| December 23, 2009 |
| The Hate Crimes Prevention Act |
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| On October 28, 2009, President Obama signed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act into law. This law, also referred to as the Mathew Shepard Act or the Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HCPA), expends the current federal hate ... |
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| December 22, 2009 |
| Teens and Prescription Drug Abuse |
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| A study conducted by the University of Michigan for the federal National Institute on Drug Abuse found that seven of the 10 drugs abused most by high school seniors are prescription or over-the-counter drugs. Many of these drugs were acquired by the ... |
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| December 21, 2009 |
| Pleading “No Contest” v. Pleading “Guilty” |
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| Many people are confused as to what the difference is between pleading no contest and pleading guilty. When a person pleads guilty to criminal charges, they are admitting guilt for the crime they have been accused of committing. When a defendant ... |
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| December 18, 2009 |
| Why Commercial Drivers Should Hire an Attorney |
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| Of all drivers, commercial drivers have the most at stake following a DUI arrest or a traffic citation. Not only are the commercial driving laws stricter than the traffic laws pertaining regular drivers, but the consequences of a DUI or traffic ... |
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