Recent Blog Posts in June 2010

At around 1:00 a.m. on June 25, 2010, police stopped a car near the entrance to Maplebrook Apartments on Maple Road in Grand Blanc for having a license plate light out.  The officer allegedly asked the man if he had any alcohol or guns in the car to which the man replied "no" however, when asked about the presence of drugs, the man allegedly replied that "there shouldn't be any drugs in the car."  After reportedly consenting to a search of the car, police discovered about one gram of heroin as well as various prescription drugs.  The man was arrested for possessing drugs with the intent to deliver and transported to the county jail.

Letting a Michigan drug crimes lawyer review your case is one of the most important things you can do. You need someone on your side in court. By conducting an independent investigation, your lawyer may discover that law enforcement actually did not conduct a valid search and that the evidence obtained during that search may be inadmissible. This alone would greatly impact a case. You have the right to be protected from an unlawful search and seizure by law enforcement personnel. You also have the right to legal counsel in the face of any criminal charges, and this includes drug crimes.

If you're facing drug offense charges in Michigan, contact an attorney at our firm for a free evaluation.   We handle drug cases for clients throughout Warren, Sterling Heights, Troy, Rochester Hills and Royal Oak, Michigan. No matter the unique circumstances of your case, a  Michigan drug offense attorney can offer you a free case evaluation and determine what we can do to help you.

On Sunday evening, police allegedly began pursuing a 1962 Ford Falcon near North Avenue and 26 Mile Road in Macomb Township because the driver was driving erratically.  In addition, the vehicle matched the description of a car that had left the scene of a home invasion 30 minutes earlier.  In response to the traffic stop, the 24-year-old allegedly pulled into a private drive and proceeded to shoot himself twice in the chest before getting out of the car and falling to his knees.  The driver was reportedly on parole after pleading guilty to a felonious assault offense in January and shot himself to avoid going back to jail.  It has been reported that the suspect was to be arraigned as early as today from his hospital room on charges of carrying a concealed weapon and other firearm offenses.

The two passengers in the vehicle, Christopher Broers, 17, and Jeremy Bawkon, 21, were arraigned in New Baltimore District Court on charges connected to the home invasion that occurred earlier.  Broers is charged with assault with intent to rob, while armed, assault with a dangerous weaponand firearm offenses.  Conviction could result in life in prison.  Bawkon is charged with first-degree home invasion, a 20-year-felony.  The driver of the car is not expected to be charged in the home invasion.

Weapons charges are serious. A person may face criminal charges for the unlawful possession or sale of a deadly weapon or firearm, as well as face enhanced penalties for carrying or using a weapon in the commission of a crime. In Michigan, all weapon offenses are harshly prosecuted.

At Freedman & Freedman, we provide criminal defense representation to clients facing all types of weapons charges throughout metropolitan Detroit including Royal Oak, Livonia, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Troy, Sterling Heights, Bloomfield Hills and more. Regardless of the circumstances of your case and whether you are facing charges in state or federal court, a Michigan criminal defense attorney at our firm can meet with you and discuss your case and your options. Your initial consultation is free. We will take the time to answer your questions and address your particular concerns about your charges in order to bring you much-needed peace of mind and help you in making the right decision about your legal counsel and your case as whole.

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According to the 2009 Michigan Drunk Driving Audit, the number of traffic deaths resulting from alcohol and/or drug-related collisions dropped from 379 in 2008 to 351 in 2009.  However, the number of people suffering injuries as a result of crashes involving alcohol and/or drugs rose from 6,248 in 2008 to 6,271 in 2009.  Michigan State Police director Col Eddie L. Washington Jr. stated that drugs are playing a larger role in traffic crashes and injuries although it is unclear whether the increase is due to "expanded drug testing requests by law enforcement following an arrest."

In 2009 45,893 alcohol and drug-related driving arrests were made. 

Have you or a loved one been arrested for OWI or DUI? If so, a lawyer at Freedman & Freedman may be able to help. We handle OWI defense for clients throughout Warren, Sterling Heights, Troy, Rochester Hills and Royal Oak, Michigan. No matter the unique circumstances of your case, a Michigan DUI attorney can offer you a free case evaluation and determine what we can do to help you.

In Michigan, 18 year old Kyle Lee Vinson of Marine City was arraigned this week.  Vinson was charged with receiving stolen property and theft of services this past weekend.

According to local police, Vinson called Herring Motor Co. of Somerset Township because he was stranded on the Pennsylvania turnpike.  When an employee from the company arrived to help, Vinson said that he did not have the $90 owed for services that were performed.  He was also without identification.

At first, Vinson claimed that he was his stepfather, Kyle Lee Schram.  It was later discovered that the vehicle Vison was driving was owned by Schram and reported as stolen on June 15^th.

At this time, Vinson remains in Somerset County Jail in lieu of $15,000 bail.  His hearing has been scheduled for a later date.

Have you been charged with a serious theft crime, such as auto theft?  If so, it is imperative that you obtain the services of a Michigan criminal defense lawyer.  Contact Freedman & Freedman to speak with a criminal defense attorney today!

In Ann Arbor, police say that they are still looking for the individuals who caused a series of fires.  It has been more than five weeks since fires have been set. 

At this time, police say that they do not have any suspects for the arson cases, which started in the beginning of 2010 and included several trash and car fires.  All of the fires occurred near student housing areas by the University of Michigan's Central Campus.

Recently, a spokesperson the University's Public Safety department said that that last fires occurred on April 17^th, when fours cars were set on fire within a 20 minute time span.   Days after the last round of fires, police announced that they had assembled a task force to investigate the arson cases.

Despite ongoing investigations, police say that they have no leads.  They are also still waiting on results from the crime laboratory for a house fire that occurred on April 3^rd.  That incident led to the tragic death of a 22 year University student.  At this time, a $5,000 reward is being offered to anyone who has information about the fires or who may have started the fires.

If you have been charged with a major crime, like arson, now is the time to discuss your options with a Michigan criminal defense lawyer.  Contact Freedman & Freedman today to get the defense you need.

In the face of murder or manslaughter charges Michigan, you need the best representation you can get. At Freedman & Freedman, our attorneys are dedicated to fighting tirelessly for our clients’ rights. We represent clients in these cases throughout Michigan including Detroit, Southfield, Livonia, Canton, Troy, Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, Clarkston, Sterling Heights and more.  Let us do the same for you.

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