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Akiva Goldman
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Goldman & Associates
615 Griswold St. Suite 1325 Detroit, MI 48226» view map
Probate
Over 30 Years Experience

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1. Akiva Goldman Detroit, MI
  Attorney at Law - MI, 1986
  Wayne State University J.D. 1986
2. AboutGoldman & Associates
  Our firm has quick and easy access to all courts in the metro Detroit area.
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Dianne Longoria

Wills & Probate, Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Social Security -- Disability, Traffic

Status: Licensed: 22 Years

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709 W Shaw St, Howard City, MI 49329

Peter M. Jaklevic

Real Estate, Criminal, Business, Consumer Bankruptcy

Status: Licensed: 32 Years

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400 Elm St, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Frederic D. Byrne

Criminal

Status: Licensed: 22 Years

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510 Elm St, Big Rapids, MI 49307

James R. Samuels

Criminal, Collection

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10021 Sylvan Dr, Mecosta, MI 49332

Russell E. Lewis

Other, Government, Criminal, Collection

Status: Licensed: 40 Years

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119 South St, Big Rapids, MI 49307

David L. Steeno

Family Law, Divorce & Family Law, Criminal

Status: Licensed: 49 Years

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520 Mecosta Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Amy C. Clapp

Family Law, Criminal

Status: Licensed: 21 Years

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400 Elm St, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Susan Hennigan Grant

Criminal, Animal Bite, Accident & Injury, Family Law

Status: Licensed: 44 Years

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Big Rapids, MI 49307

Robert D. Springstead

Criminal

Status: Licensed: 32 Years

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1092 E Newell St, White Cloud, MI 49349

Chris T Searer

Landlord-Tenant, Biotechnology, Criminal, Civil Rights

Status: Licensed: 33 Years

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6798 19 Mile Road Ne, Cedar Springs, MI 49319

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LEGAL TERMS

ARREST WARRANT

A document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes the police to arrest someone. Warrants are issued when law enforcement personnel present evidence to ... (more...)

A document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes the police to arrest someone. Warrants are issued when law enforcement personnel present evidence to the judge or magistrate that convinces her that it is reasonably likely that a crime has taken place and that the person to be named in the warrant is criminally responsible for that crime.

ARRAIGNMENT

A court appearance in which the defendant is formally charged with a crime and asked to respond by pleading guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere. Other matters... (more...)

A court appearance in which the defendant is formally charged with a crime and asked to respond by pleading guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere. Other matters often handled at the arraignment are arranging for the appointment of a lawyer to represent the defendant and the setting of bail.

PLEA BARGAIN

A negotiation between the defense and prosecution (and sometimes the judge) that settles a criminal case. The defendant typically pleads guilty to a lesser crim... (more...)

A negotiation between the defense and prosecution (and sometimes the judge) that settles a criminal case. The defendant typically pleads guilty to a lesser crime (or fewer charges) than originally charged, in exchange for a guaranteed sentence that is shorter than what the defendant could face if convicted at trial. The prosecution gets the certainty of a conviction and a known sentence; the defendant avoids the risk of a higher sentence; and the judge gets to move on to other cases.

ACTUS REUS

Latin for a 'guilty act.' The actus reus is the act which, in combination with a certain mental state, such as intent or recklessness, constitutes a crime. For ... (more...)

Latin for a 'guilty act.' The actus reus is the act which, in combination with a certain mental state, such as intent or recklessness, constitutes a crime. For example, the crime of theft requires physically taking something (the actus reus) coupled with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the object (the mental state, or mens rea).

MISDEMEANOR

A crime, less serious than a felony, punishable by no more than one year in jail. Petty theft (of articles worth less than a certain amount), first-time drunk d... (more...)

A crime, less serious than a felony, punishable by no more than one year in jail. Petty theft (of articles worth less than a certain amount), first-time drunk driving and leaving the scene of an accident are all common misdemeanors.

NOLLE PROSEQUI

Latin for 'we shall no longer prosecute.' At trial, this is an entry made on the record by a prosecutor in a criminal case stating that he will no longer pursue... (more...)

Latin for 'we shall no longer prosecute.' At trial, this is an entry made on the record by a prosecutor in a criminal case stating that he will no longer pursue the matter. An entry of nolle prosequi may be made at any time after charges are brought and before a verdict is returned or a plea entered. Essentially, it is an admission on the part of the prosecution that some aspect of its case against the defendant has fallen apart. Most of the time, prosecutors need a judge's A1:C576 to 'nol-pros' a case. (See Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 48a.) Abbreviated 'nol. pros.' or 'nol-pros.'

PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE

One of the most sacred principles in the American criminal justice system, holding that a defendant is innocent until proven guilty. In other words, the prosecu... (more...)

One of the most sacred principles in the American criminal justice system, holding that a defendant is innocent until proven guilty. In other words, the prosecution must prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, each element of the crime charged.

DIRECTED VERDICT

A ruling by a judge, typically made after the plaintiff has presented all of her evidence but before the defendant puts on his case, that awards judgment to the... (more...)

A ruling by a judge, typically made after the plaintiff has presented all of her evidence but before the defendant puts on his case, that awards judgment to the defendant. A directed verdict is usually made because the judge concludes the plaintiff has failed to offer the minimum amount of evidence to prove her case even if there were no opposition. In other words, the judge is saying that, as a matter of law, no reasonable jury could decide in the plaintiff's favor. In a criminal case, a directed verdict is a judgement of acquittal for the defendant.

WARRANT

See search warrant or arrest warrant.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

People v. Sargent

... PER CURIAM. We granted leave to appeal in this case to consider whether offense variable 9 (number of victims) (OV 9) can be scored using uncharged acts that did not occur during the same criminal transaction as the sentencing offenses. ...

People v. Petri

... Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, MCL 750.520c(1)(a) (sexual contact with a person under 13), and was sentenced as a second-offense habitual offender, MCL 769.10, to imprisonment for a minimum of 14 years and 10 ...

People v. Horn

... A jury convicted defendant of kidnapping, MCL 750.349, and four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, MCL 750.520b. The trial court sentenced defendant as a second-offense habitual offender, MCL 769.10, to five concurrent sentences of 40 to 60 years in prison. ...

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Morley Criminal Lawyer, Michigan

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Dianne Longoria

Peter M. Jaklevic

Frederic D. Byrne

James R. Samuels

Russell E. Lewis

David L. Steeno

Amy C. Clapp

Susan Hennigan Grant

Robert D. Springstead

Chris T Searer

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ARREST WARRANT

ARRAIGNMENT

PLEA BARGAIN

ACTUS REUS

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SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

People v. Sargent

People v. Petri

People v. Horn

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