Police Intercept 150 Pounds of Marijuana in Wayne County

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… Read More
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Search & Seizure Laws in a Drug Case

Under the 4th 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 se… Read More
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Teens and Prescription Drug Abuse

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… Read More
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Pleading "No Contest" v. Pleading "Guilty"

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 plea… Read More
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Why Commercial Drivers Should Hire an Attorney

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 offen… Read More
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Accumulating Too Many Points on Your Driving Record

Have you received a traffic ticket? If so, it’s to your advantage to fight your ticket with the help of an experienced Michigan traffic ticket lawyer at the Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman. Failing to fight your traffic ticket can result… Read More
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Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney Versus a Public Defender

If you have been arrested for a crime in Wayne or Oakland County, you’ll need to decide whether to hire a private criminal defense lawyer or a public defender to defend your case. Although a public defender is a free service offered by the gove… Read More
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Do I Really Need to Hire a Traffic Ticket Attorney?

Have you been issued a traffic ticket? Are you wondering whether it’s worth the money to hire a traffic ticket defense attorney? If so, you’re not alone. Many people aren’t aware of the value of hiring an experienced attorney to help you fight… Read More
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Court Rules: Police Can't Force Minors to Submit to Breath Test if They Weren't Driving

A state court of appeals has ruled that it is unconstitutional for police to force a minor to submit to a breathalyzer test if he or she is not driving. If the police wish to conduct a breathalyzer test, they must get the minor’s consent or obt… Read More
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Lawmakers Want Tougher Penalties for Child Sexual Abuse

Lawmakers in Michigan want to increase the penalties for those convicted of child sexual abuse, in particular those who have been charged with a child pornography related crime. The proposed legislation would toughen the sentencing guidelines of thos… Read More
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