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| May 27, 2010 |
| Drunk Driver To Be Sentenced in Crash That Killed 4 |
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Francis Dingle, age 48, will find out her fate today for the fatal crash that claimed the lives of 4 teens on March 16, 2009. The Mount Clemens woman faces a minimum of 18 - 31 years in prison and a maximum of life after pleading no contest to 4 counts of second degree murder and operating while intoxicated causing death. It is reported that Dingle's blood-alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit after a day-long drinking binge when the crash occurred.
If you or someone you love is under investigation for, has been arrested, or has been charged with OWI/DUI, murder or vehicular manslaughter, it is important that you talk to acriminal defense attorneyimmediately. At Freedman & Freedman, we represent clients in these cases throughout Michigan including Detroit, Southfield, Huntington Woods, Livonia, Romulus, Dearborn Heights, Redford, Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, Birmingham, Troy, Clarkston and more. We understand that all you know and have worked for may be at stake. If you work with a lawyer at our firm, we will fight for you and will strive to reach the best outcome possible for your unique case.
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| May 25, 2010 |
| Driving While License Suspended - 10th Offense |
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A 35-year-old Grand Rapids man is expected to be arraigned today on his 10th offense of driving while license suspended. It has been reported that the man was stopped by the Mount Pleasant police and Isabella County sheriff's deputies for running a red light in Mount Pleasant. He was then arrested for DWLS as well as cited for operating an uninsured vehicle and providing false information to the police. Apparently the man provided the police with several different names and they are in the process of sorting out the various warrants.
If you or a loved one has been charged with driving while license suspended, contact Freedman & Freedman immediately. Your initial case evaluation with a Michigan criminal defense attorneyat our firm is free. Please call us at (877) 858-5297 today or fill out our quick and easy case evaluation form. We take on cases throughout Sterling Heights, Troy, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Warren, Bloomfield Township, Royal Oak, Rochester Hillsand the surrounding areas.
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| May 24, 2010 |
| Michigan Club Owner Facing Drug Crime Charges |
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This week, the owner of an Ingham County "pot club" is facing several criminal charges after his club was raided by police this week.
Officers from the Michigan State Police raided the club, known as "Green Leaf Smoker's Club", earlier this week. Now, the club's owner Wayne Dagit is facing criminal charges, including three counts of delivery of marijuana, one count of maintaining a drug house and one count of possession of marijuana. Three of the offenses are felonies in the state of Michigan. The first offense alone carries a sentence of 15 years if Dagit is convicted.
Police say that Dagit has a criminal history as he was convicted for burglary in 1993 in the state of Illinois. They also report that Dagit opened his club back in February and had 100 people join within the first few weeks of operation.
Have you been charged with drug crimes? If so, it is important that you speak with a Michigan criminal defense lawyer from Freedman & Freedman. We have immense experience helping those who have been charged with misdemeanor and felony drug offenses. Contact our law office today!
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| May 24, 2010 |
| Man Crashes Wedding, Stabs Guest |
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Geoffrey D. Lauer, 20, was arraigned Sunday on charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm and assault with a dangerous weapon. The charges flowed from an incident that occurred the night before where Lauer allegedly crashed a wedding reception that was being held at an outdoor pavilion in a park. Police say Lauer approached some guests at the reception and told attendees that he wanted a beer and to give a gift to the couple. When guests asked Lauer to leave, he allegedly pulled a knife and pointed it at a 22-year-old male from Weidman. The man reportedly punched Lauer who allegedly stabbed him in the right shoulder and upper back before running from the park. Lauer was later located by the Mt. Pleasant police.
A simple assault and battery case may be charged as a misdemeanor in Michigan. The offender would face, as maximum penalties, up to 1 year in county jail. However, when a deadly weapon is used, the potential penalties may escalate. Assault and battery may be charged as a felony if the perpetrator committed the act with the intent of causing serious disfigurement, for the purpose of robbery or to commit murder.
Our firm takes on these cases throughout Warren, Sterling Heights, Troy, Rochester Hills and Royal Oak, Michigan. No matter the particular assault and battery charges you’re facing, an experienced lawyer can still help. Contact Freedman & Freedman
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| May 21, 2010 |
| Car Crashes Into Church - Driver Drunk |
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On Wednesday night, the priests of St. Monica's Catholic Church in Kalamazoo were startled by a loud crash and feared that someone fell down the stairs. It was much worse. It is reported that a silver Toyota Corolla driven by Kalamazoo resident Dennis George Snyder slammed into the left side of the building leaving a 6-by-6 foot-hole in the rectory. No one was injured in the crash. Snyder was arraigned Thursday on a misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
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 Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Southfield, Pontiac, Waterford, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham 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.
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| May 18, 2010 |
| Detroit Man Sentenced To 20 Years Prison in Bad Axe |
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22-year-old Keenan C. Neilbock of Detroit was sentenced in Bad Axe yesterday to 20 years for possession of heroin with intent to deliver and possession of cocaine with intent to deliver. Neilbock was also sentenced for one year in jail for possession of heroin, possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana. Neilbock's sentencing stemmed from a police raid at the Econo Lodge on North Van Dyke Road in Bad Axe. It is reported that the police found 9 bindles of heroin, 32 plastic bags of heroin and 15 rocks of crack cocaine. A jury convicted Neilbock in March.
Drug crimes are taken extremely seriously by police officers, prosecutors, and judges. If you have recently been charged with a drug offense in Detroit, Southfield, Ferndale, Royal Oak, Livonia, Farmington, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Troy, Sterling Heights or anywhere in the Detroit metro area, it’s important to speak with a knowledgeable drug crimes defense lawyer about your case and what options are available to you for fighting your charges. While all drug crimes warrant strict penalties, having multiple drugs in your possession, as well as having large quantities of drugs in your possession, will undoubtedly increase your chances of going to jail. You need a skilled Michigan drug crimes attorney on your side who can competently fight your charges and negotiate to secure the best possible outcome.
For more information about the defense services offered at our firm, please contact the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman today at (888) 252-8582! |
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| May 17, 2010 |
| Man Charged With Felony In Crash That Killed Friend |
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Timothy Conant claims that on February 11th, while driving his truck on 20 Mile Road in Spencer Township, he hit a patch of ice that caused him to cross the center line and crash into a tree. His friend and passenger, Richard Wallington, died in that crash. Prosecutors allege that Conant had alcohol in his system as well as THC, the chemical found in marijuana. Last week prosecutors filed felony charges of manslaughter and operating under the influence causing death. Conant's attorney indicated that the residual THC in his system was from earlier pot use that no longer affected his driving ability. While the amount of alcohol in Conant's system was not disclosed, his attorney claims that the amount of alcohol was arguably less than the state's legal limit for driving.
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 Farmington, Farmington Hills, Livonia, Novi, Detroit, Warren, Sterling Heights, Troy, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak and the Detroit metro area. 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. |
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| May 15, 2010 |
| Michigan Kidnapping Stems from Drug Theft |
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In Flint, Michigan, a woman and her son called police and told them that the son had been kidnapped this past Monday. Law enforcement said that the kidnapping may have occurred because the son and his brothers stole marijuana from nearby drug dealers.
When speaking with police, the son said that he had been walking when two strangers began to chase him. Once the two males caught up with him, they forced him into the back of a small, black vehicle. Police say the incident took place during the evening hours.
Once the victim was secured in the vehicle, the two males drove him to an area near Flushing and Dupont Street. They then pulled him from the back of the care and proceeded to beat his face. After hitting the victim several times, the two males ran away.
The mother told police that she believes the incident occurred because of the drug theft and that she fears for her sons' lives.
If you have committed a criminal offense in Michigan, such as a theft crime or kidnapping, you should speak with a Michigan criminal defense attorney at the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman as soon as possible. Contact us today to discuss your case and defense strategy.
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| May 13, 2010 |
| Drunk Woman Drives Daughter And Niece To Rob Student |
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A 44-year-old woman is charged with unarmed robbery, conspiracy to commit unarmed robbery, felonious assault, two counts of OWI with a passenger under the age of 16 and second-degree child abuse in Saginaw, Michigan.
It has been reported that a Saginaw Valley State University student was walking, carrying her purse and several grocery bags, when Yolanda M. Leal allegedly stopped her vehicle to let out her 15-year-old daughter and her 16-year-old niece to rob the student. It is alleged that the teens physically assaulted the student before taking her purse and groceries. The teens reportedly got back into the car and Leal drove them - along with Leal's 2-year-old granddaughter - to a hotel in Kochville Township. The police were able to apprehend the suspects through the efforts of a witness who followed the vehicle to the hotel and blocked it to prevent the suspects from leaving. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 24th.
Have you or a loved one been arrested for any type of serious criminal offense in Michigan? A Michigan criminal defense lawyer at Freedman & Freedman can offer you the aggressive legal representation you deserve if you are facing an investigation, arrest or charges for a felony. With over 34 years of combined legal experience and our thorough commitment to our clients' cases, we have been able to secure positive case results even in the most complex and serious of felony charges. Our criminal defense attorneys handle cases in all criminal courts throughout Ferndale, Sterling Heights, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, Troy, Warren, Royal Oak,
Bloomfield Township and throughout Oakland County and Wayne County.
Facing felony charges in Michigan? Contact a Michigan criminal defense lawyer at Freedman & Freedman today. |
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| May 10, 2010 |
| Resident Hides During Break-In |
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At approximately 4:30 a.m. on May 8th, a Flint resident heard glass breaking and male voices. Hiding upstairs, the resident called 911. Police responded to the residence on East 2nd Street near Lafayette and found a possible shoe print on broken glass. Investigators photographed the entire scene. It is reported that a Toshiba laptop and a purse containing credit cards, a check book and other items were taken from the house. Police indicate that they recovered miscellaneous items in the area that may have been related to an unrelated breaking and entering.
An experienced Michigan criminal defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman can provide you with the aggressive defense you need if you have been arrested for a breaking and entering or burglary in Southfield, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Commerce, Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake, Waterford or anywhere in the Metro Detroit Area. Breaking and entering and burglary are serious offenses, ones that could strip of your rights, land you behind bars, and cost you thousands of dollars in legal fees. To ensure you have the dedicated representation needed against your charges, please do not hesitate to contact the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman today to learn more about our criminal defense services! |
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| May 07, 2010 |
| Powerhouse Heir To Stand Trial For Murder |
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Yesterday, 36th District Court Judge Patricia Jefferson ordered Peter N. Dabish, to stand trial in Detroit for the slaying of 23-year-old Diana DeMayo of Novi. Dabish, the son of Powerhouse Gym co-founder, Norman Dabish, is charged with first-degree murder and torture in the beating death of DeMayo that occurred at the Fort Shelby Tower Apartments on March 11th. At the hearing, a medical examiner testified, that DeMayo was killed from blunt force trauma after receiving 10 blows to the head and 8 to the body. The overnight clerk who was working at the apartments on the night of DeMayo's murder testified that Dabish seemed agitated prior to DeMayo's death.
Dabish had originally told police that DeMayo had overdosed. Dabish's mother, Nouha Dabish also testified at the hearing. She told the Court that she had seen DeMayo earlier in the day and thought she was very high.
If you are charged with murder, manslaughter, assault and battery, drug possession
or any other crime in Plymouth, Canton, Livonia, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Southfield or anywhere in the Metro Detroit area please contact Freedman & Freedman immediately. Our combined 34 years of trial experience and knowledge will be critical to your legal defense. |
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| May 06, 2010 |
| Man Arrested In Double Slaying |
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42-year old Derrick Smith of Detroit has been arrested in the shooting deaths of Monica Botello and her boyfriend, Purcell Carson. Botello and Carson were both shot to death on March 1st in the basement of Carson's home. Smith is scheduled to appear at 1:00 p.m. today at the 36th District Court in Detroit where he will be arraigned on two counts of first degree murder.
If you are charged with murder, assault and battery or any other crime, please contact Freedman & Freedman immediately. Our combined 34 years of trial experience and knowledge will be critical to your legal defense. |
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| May 05, 2010 |
| Man Convicted Of Operating While Impaired Causing Serious Injury Crashes Again - Charged With Drunken Driving |
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In 2006, Lance Allen Chatman drove through a stop sign and crashed into a van causing horrible injuries to off-duty Ottawa County Sheriff's Deputy Al Conklin. Chatman was later convicted in December 2006 of operating while impaired causing serious injury. It is reported that Chatman had THC, indicative of marijuana, in his system as well as some alcohol that was less than 0.08. Chatman was released from prison in October 2009.
It is now reported that Chatman was arrested early Monday for drunken driving, possession of marijuana and fleeing and eluding after he allegedly sped away from a Holland Police officer who was attempting to effectuate a traffic stop. A high speed chase ensued with cars reportedly reaching 100 mph on U.S. 31 before Chatman allegedly crashed the car he was driving near the Blue Star Highway. It is further reported that Chatman then ran from the vehicle but was later found in the nearby woods by a tracking dog. Chatman has not had a driver's license for years.
If you are facing a DUI, known in Michigan as an OWI, a substance related charge such as Possession or Use of Marijuana, or any other type of traffic ticket, please call Freedman & Freedman immediately for our specialized representation. We have years of trial experience. Let us put our unique criminal defense knowledge to work to protect your legal rights. |
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| May 04, 2010 |
| Man Pulls Knife On Officers |
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In Grand Blanc Township, an officer was parked at the corner of Fenton Road and Maple Road conducting a traffic watch on April 30th. He noticed a car in a parking lot across the road flashing its headlights so the officer approached the vehicle, thinking he was in need of assistance. The man in the car reportedly told the officer that what he was doing was wrong. The officer allegedly told the man he was just doing his job and returned to his vehicle.
About an hour later after returning from a traffic stop and arrest, the officer reported seeing the same man in his rear view mirror approaching the car on foot. The officer saw the man reaching toward what looked to be a holster and he got out of the car, drew his gun, and put the car between himself and the man. The man had reportedly pulled a nine-inch hunting knife from his belt. The officer ordered the man to drop the knife but he refused. More officers arrived on the scene and after again being told to drop the knife, the man raised the knife over his head and approached one of the officers. Apparently at this point, the man's mother was nearby and yelled for the police not to shoot, saying that her son was off his medications. The man then fled to a nearby subdivision where police later located him. He was Tasered and then taken into custody. The man was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, obstructing a police officer and two counts of felonious assault.
At Freedman & Freedman, we provide criminal defense representation to clients facing all types of weapons charges. 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. Yourinitial 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. Call Freedman & Freedman today. |
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| May 03, 2010 |
| Drunk Driving Jell-O Wrestler Enters Plea |
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It is reported that Jennifer Lynn McComas, age 29, pleaded guilty to one count of impaired driving and that in return, prosecutors agreed to drop the charge of operating while intoxicated. This plea agreement arises out of an incident that occurred on February 7th in Milan Michigan. It is reported that on Super Bowl Sunday, McComas was a participant in a Jell-O wrestling match at Dino's Dugout. Police arrested McComas shortly after she left the bar and it is reported that she was wearing a bikini and was covered in Jell-O at the time that she was pulled over. Apparently officers chose not to perform the usual field sobriety tests due to her lack of clothing and the cold temperatures. Her preliminary breath tests apparently showed a blood alcohol content of .147.
If you, a friend, family member or colleague is facing a DUI/OWI charge here in Michigan, contact Freedman & Freedman immediately. We have 34 years combined legal experience defending DUI/OWI charges and will aggressively put all of our resources to work to zealously represent your interests. |
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