Crimes

February 25, 2015

How to Handle a Felony Charge

A felony charge is extremely serious and it could change your life forever. A conviction can result in prison time and can also carry hefty financial penalties. But a felony charge doesn’t have to result in a conviction. By working with a skilled and experienced attorney who can help you navigate the legal process, you can reduce the chances that your felony charge will land you in prison.

If you’ve been charged with a felony, you’re probably feeling many emotions, with fear probably the most prevalent. But don’t panic. Remember, an arrest is not a conviction. Until you are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, there are steps you can take that will help build a strong case in your defense.

Stay Quiet

February 24, 2015

Troy Michigan City Criminal Offenses – Minor Purchasing Tobacco

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The following are misdemeanor offenses related to minors possessing or purchasing tobacco that are regularly prosecuted by the Troy Michigan city attorney under the Troy Michigan local ordinances. The numbers listed below are from the Troy Criminal Code:

98.12.01 Person Under 18 – Possess or Purchase Tobacco. No person under the age of 18 shall purchase, attempt to purchase, possess or use tobacco in any form or any product that is used for the formation of a smoking device. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. punishable by a fine of not more than $50.00 for each offense.

98.12.02 Sell or Furnish Tobacco to Person Under 18. No person shall sell, furnish, give or deliver tobacco in any form or any product that is used for the formation of a smoking device to any person under the age of 18. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. punishable by a fine of not more than $50.00 for each offense.

February 24, 2015

Troy Michigan City Criminal Ordinances – Firearms

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The following are misdemeanor offenses related to firearms that are regularly prosecuted by the Troy Michigan city attorney under the Troy Michigan local ordinances. The numbers listed below are from the Troy Criminal Code:

98.13.01 Transport or Possess Firearms. No person shall transport or possess a firearm in a vehicle unless the firearm is unloaded in both barrel and magazine and carried in the luggage compartment of the vehicle. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 90 days or by a fine of not more than $500.

Exception. This section does not apply to persons authorized by federal or state law to transport or possess firearms.

February 24, 2015

Troy Michigan City Criminal Offenses – School Property

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The following are misdemeanor offenses related to school that are regularly prosecuted by the Troy Michigan city attorney under the Troy Michigan local ordinances. The numbers listed below are from the Troy Criminal Code at the time of this blog:

98.14.01 Cause Disturbance on School Property. No person shall willfully make or assist in making any noise, disturbance, or improper diversion by which the peace and quiet or good order of any class, gathering or other function in any school building is disturbed. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 90 days or by a fine of not more than $500, or both.

98.14.02 Profane Language on School Property. No person shall use profane, indecent, vulgar, or immoral language or indulge in indecent or immoral conduct on school property. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 90 days or by a fine of not more than $500, or both.

February 24, 2015

Troy Michigan City Criminal Ordinances – Fireworks

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The following are misdemeanor offenses related to fireworks that are regularly prosecuted by the Troy Michigan city attorney under the Troy Michigan local ordinances. The numbers listed below are from the Troy Criminal Code:

98.15.01 Fireworks. An individual shall not fire, discharge, display or possess any fireworks, except as permitted by state law and this ordinance. There shall be no ignition, discharge or use of consumer fireworks on all days except for a national holiday. National holiday is further defined to include only the following federal holidays, including the day preceding and the day following the federal holiday: New Year’s Day, the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Washington’s birthday (President’s Day), Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. On these holiday dates only, persons are permitted to ignite, discharge, or use fireworks between the hours of 8:00 am to 12 am (midnight) for each of these days, and between 8:00 am and 1:00 am on New Years Day only, in accordance with state and local law. A person who ignites, uses, or discharges a consumer firework at any time except as set forth above is responsible for a municipal civil infraction, which is punishable by a fine of up to $500. A person who violates any other portion of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 90 days or by a fine of not more than $500.

98.15.02 Ignition, Use, Discharge of Fireworks while Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substances. An individual shall not discharge, ignite, or use consumer fireworks or low impact fireworks while under the influence of alcoholic liquor, a controlled substance, or a combination of alcoholic liquor and a controlled substance, which are defined under the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300 and any amendment. A person who ignites, uses, or discharges fireworks in violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 90 days or by a fine of not more than $500.

February 22, 2015

Troy Michigan City Criminal Ordinances – Traffic Related Offenses (Non Alcohol)

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The following are misdemeanor traffic offenses that are regularly prosecuted by the Troy Michigan city attorney under the Troy Michigan local ordinances. The numbers listed below are from the Troy Criminal Code:

3.2 Obedience to Police and Fire Department Officials. A person shall not willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer or member of the fire department, at the scene of or in the immediate vicinity of a fire, who is vested with authority under the code to direct, control, or regulate traffic. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

3.2a Failure to Stop Upon Police Signal If a driver of a motor vehicle is given a visual or audible signal by hand, voice, emergency light, or siren by a police officer who is acting in the lawful performance of his or her duty and who is directing the driver to bring his or her motor vehicle to a stop and the driver willfully fails to obey such direction by increasing his or her speed, extinguishing his or her lights, or otherwise attempting to flee or elude the officer, the driver shall be punished, upon conviction, as provided in section 9.3(2) of this code. The officer who gives the signal shall be in uniform. A police vehicle that is driven at night shall be adequately identified as an official police vehicle.

February 21, 2015

Troy Michigan City Criminal Ordinances – Hinder, Obstruct, Resist Police

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The following are misdemeanor hinder, obstruct, resist police offenses that are regularly prosecuted by the Troy Michigan city attorney under the Troy Michigan local ordinances. The numbers listed below are from the Troy Criminal Code:

98.06.01 Hinder, Obstruct or Resist Police. No person shall willfully obstruct, resist, hinder or oppose any police officer, animal control officer, communication supervisor, police service aide or any other peace officer in the legal performance of his or her duties. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 93 days or by a fine of not more than $500, or both.

98.06.02 Hinder Police by False Identification. No person shall make misrepresentations as to his or her identity, whether by statement, through the use of false, forged, or altered identification or in the use or presentation of identification of another, with intent to hinder or obstruct any police officeranimal control officer, communication supervisor, police service aide or any other peace officer in the legal performance of his or her duties. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 93 days or by a fine of not more than $500, or both.

February 21, 2015

Troy Michigan City Criminal Ordinances – Hunting

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The following are misdemeanor hunting offenses that are regularly prosecuted by the Troy Michigan city attorney under the Troy Michigan local ordinances. The numbers listed below are from the Troy Criminal Code:

98.07.01 Hunting. No person shall hunt any animal. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 90 days or by a fine of not more than $500, or both. According to Troy Criminal Code 98.01.02.1 “Hunt” includes seeking, provoking, pursuing, or taking any animal.

Exception. Police officers and animal control officers and any other individuals given written authorization by the police chief or his/her designee who ar in compliance with the City’s policy are authorized to use shell crackers or other noise making devices to control geese and migratory waterfowl.

February 21, 2015

Troy Michigan City Criminal Ordinances – Theft and Fraud Offenses

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The following are misdemeanor theft and fraud offenses that are regularly prosecuted by the Troy Michigan city attorney under the Troy Michigan local ordinances. The numbers listed below are from the Troy Criminal Code:

98.08.01 Larceny. No person shall commit the offense of larceny by stealing the personal property of another. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 93 days or by a fine of not more than $500, or both.

98.08.02 Retail Fraud. No person shall commit the offense of retail fraud. A person who does any of the following in a store or in its immediate vicinity is guilty of retail fraud:

February 21, 2015

Troy Michigan City Criminal Ordinances – Telecommunications Devices

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The following are misdemeanor illegal use of telecommunication devices charges that are regularly prosecuted by the Troy Michigan city attorney under the Troy Michigan local ordinances. The numbers listed below are from the Troy Criminal Code:

98.09.01 Illegal Use of Telecommunications Devices. No person shall use any electronic telecommunications device with the intent to:

a. Terrorize, frighten, intimidate, threaten physical harm or damage to property, harass or disturb the peace and quiet of any other person. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 93 days or by a fine of not more than $500, or both.