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Over 250 police departments in Michigan have Facebook profiles. Law enforcement agencies use Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other social media to improve police-community relations and create good will. However, their most common use of social media is criminal investigations.

When a traffic stop goes wrong, the results can be devastating. A simple traffic stop can turn a good day into a bad day -- but it doesn't have to go down like that. Cooperating and being prepared goes a long way toward ensuring that you and the officer walk away and get back to your normal daily activities. Follow these tips to keep the situation from turning ugly.

Are you are facing criminal charges and want to have your charges reduced or dismissed? Attorney Carl Jordan shares your goals. His track record includes an impressive number of cases where the charges were dropped or dismissed.

Road rage is angry behavior exhibited by motorists. The behavior can include dangerous driving methods that target other drivers. The result of such behavior is altercations, damage to property, collision, physical injuries or even death. In the case of this blog post, a 6-year old was killed. Social media was one of the tools used by police to build a case against the shooter and the driver and take them into custody.

If you have been charged with a crime, having a qualified criminal defense attorney can make all the difference in the outcome of your case.

The Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA) is a Michigan statute that allows youthful offenders to avoid a conviction on their criminal history for crimes they committed. When a young adult is granted HYTA status, and successfully completes the HYTA probation, felony and misdemeanors will not show up on his or her permanent record. This means a youthful mistake will not show up when a future employer or other official searches your criminal record.

If you’re facing CCW charges in Wayne, Oakland or Macomb County and want to have your charges reduced or dismissed, Attorney Carl Jordan shares your goal. He has an outstanding track record in getting great results in CCW cases.

Michigan courts often have pretrial diversion programs that offer an opportunity to avoid a permanent criminal conviction on your record.

“Diversion” refers to a number of programs that help divert a criminal case from the criminal justice system. An example is Michigan's drug diversion program where a defendant is given the opportunity to complete substance abuse classes in lieu of being charged with a crime.

While getting arrested is disturbing and frightening, it is only the beginning of your involvement in the criminal justice system. This is not the time for a pity party. Collect yourself and put your best foot forward. Your arraignment will set the tone for your entire criminal situation. What happens here can send your situation south. The information in this article will serve as your guide to achieving the best possible outcome in your criminal case.

Attorney Carl Jordan negotiated a sentence agreement for his client to serve jail time on weekends. The client was able to keep his job and be at home with his wife and children.

MCL 333.7411 provides a pretrial diversion program for the crime of use or possession of drugs. The program offers an opportunity to avoid a permanent criminal conviction on your record.

Hiring a criminal defense attorney with no trial experience may result in a less-than-favorable outcome. This blog article explores reasons an attorney with trial experience gives you the best chance of a positive outcome in your criminal matter – including acquittal, dismissal of the charges, or the most favorable plea deal possible.