If you’re looking for a top Warren, MI domestic violence lawyer to represent you in Macomb County or anywhere else in Michigan, you’ll want to call my firm today. Over the years I have handled countless domestic violence cases. Often times these cases are great for trial because the evidence can be severely lacking or…
Continue reading ›How much does a criminal defense attorney cost? There are hundreds of people in the state who say they practice criminal law. But there are very few who are actual criminal defense attorneys who solely practice criminal defense and are seen as leading practitioners in the field. At the outset, let me state that I…
Continue reading ›Is it possible to get a DUI dismissed in Macomb County or anywhere else in Michigan? It is, but don’t let a lot of lawyer and attorney websites fool you. Getting a flat out dismissal is the exception, not the rule to a DUI, OWI, OUIL and drunk driving case. These things happen, but they…
Continue reading ›Should you refuse to take a breath test for a DUI and OWI in Michigan? As the saying goes, “Don’t walk, don’t talk, don’t blow.” A DUI breath test refusal makes sense in many circumstances. There’s almost never a good reason to “blow” on the side of the road after a police stop. Usually a…
Continue reading ›In 2023 alone, top Macomb County criminal attorney William Barnwell has so far tried six jury trial cases. Each client walked away without a conviction. Five of those cases resulted in Not Guilty verdicts. Of those five Not Guilty verdicts, three of the juries came back with acquittals after less than 15 minutes of deliberating.…
Continue reading ›One of my favorite courts to practice in is the 44th District Court that is located in Royal Oak. The 44th District Court handles cases that arise in Royal Oak and Berkley. While I have practiced extensively in courts around Michigan, Royal Oak is considered one of my “home bases.” One of my offices is…
Continue reading ›If you are facing a criminal case in the 39th District Court, which has jurisdiction over Roseville and Fraser, there are two newer judges who have taken the bench recently. Those judges are the Honorable Alyia Hakim and the Honorable Kathleen Tocco. Prior to taking the bench, Judge Hakim’s practice focused primarily on criminal defense and…
Continue reading ›Royal Oak is a popular Metro-Detroit destination for bars, parties, and fun. Unfortunately, this also means a high number of people in Royal Oak and Berkely charged with offenses such as drunk driving, OWI, DUI, possession of marijuana, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and other related offenses. The 44th District Court, located in Royal Oak, hears…
Continue reading ›With marijuana likely to be legalized in the upcoming November election, are people STILL actually going to jail for non-violent pot possession cases in Port Huron and St. Clair County? The short answer is yes. The purpose of this blog is not to talk about what should be true, but what is true. Now, is…
Continue reading ›If you have been charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense in the 43rd District Court, your case will be heard in one of the three branches of the 43rd District Court that exist in Ferndale, Madison Heights, or Hazel Park. Depending on where the offense was alleged to have occurred will determine which branch…
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