It is not uncommon for a college student to have a retail fraud arrest (which is also known as a shoplifting arrest). The reasons for it may include the thrill, greed, or necessity. The common element to this type of offense is that if the student committed a retail fraud…
It is not uncommon for a police officer to mail out a ticket, or for a court to send out notice of a traffic offense or misdemeanor in the mail. The ticket will have on it the name of the offense, the location where the offense needs to be handled,…
For any immigration related issue your best bet is to hire an experienced immigration lawyer. The information in this blog is subject to change at any time. Reading a blog is not a substitute for seeking the services of an experienced immigration or criminal defense lawyer. Retail Fraud is considered…
In Michigan, individuals must have proof of legal citizenship or legal presence in the United States in order to obtain a valid driver’s license. Undocumented and illegal aliens at the present time are not eligible to obtain a Michigan driver’s license. Most aliens (including undocumented aliens) and most other…
When a family member is arrested, there is often a period of concern and worry because the family member cannot be reached. Sometimes the family member is deprived of the ability to use a telephone during their initial period of incarceration. A lawyer has greater access to see persons incarcerated,…
Driving while license suspended, revoked, or denied (also called DWLS or DWLS/R/D) is a criminal offense that is treated seriously by many courts. This offense can be prosecuted under State law by a county prosecutor or under local ordinance by a city attorney. The possible penalty for a first offense…
In Michigan a driver who has reason to believe that he or she has been in an accident has a responsibility to stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident and remain there. Failure to comply can result in a criminal prosecution under either State law or local…
Somerset mall is one of the premiere shopping destinations in Michigan. It is known for its collection of high end stores such as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and others. One of the issues that Somerset Mall and its merchants guard against is shoplifting. Somerset Mall and…
Cases of retail fraud can be prosecuted by the city of Troy or the Oakland County Prosecutor’s office. For a person arrested for misdemeanor retail fraud that does not have an extensive record, the likelihood is higher that the case will be handled by the city attorney for Troy Michigan.…
Not everyone who conceals or removes merchandise from a store do it with the intent to steal. Sometimes people take or conceal items by accident. What may constitute accidental shoplifting? When shopping, items are sometimes placed under the shopping cart due to the item’s size or because the shopping cart…