A Defender With Over 30 Years Of Experience
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. When I’m Facing Charges, What Should I Look…
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. Convincing the Court to Allow Weekend Jail Convincing a judge to minimize jail time or approve an alternative sentence takes careful preparation by an experienced lawyer who…
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…
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. When your future and freedom are at stake you need a Detroit criminal defense attorney with the grit and experience to anticipate and…
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…
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. Attorney Carl Jordan has won dismissals and Not Guilty verdicts for many clients wrongfully accused of murder and other major crimes. He has also been successful in getting charges reduced so that a guilty verdict…
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. Police use social media to share and receive information. Police can post pictures of criminals, along with descriptions of crimes they…
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…
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…