Michigan 48th District Court
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What is the 48th District Court?
The 48th District Court is a very dangerous place to find yourself if you are charged with a crime. Servicing Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, and Orchard Lake, the 48th District Court is infamous throughout Michigan as one of the worst courts to be because of the harsh sentencing practices of certain judges that sit on the 48th bench. Even though the 48th District Court is a rough court, the judges are actually pretty decent when it comes to felony cases, and have been known to dismiss a felony case at the preliminary examination at times.
The Judges of the 48th District Court
Three judges sit at the 48th District Court. Judge Marc Barron, Judge Kimberly Small, and Judge Dianne D’Agostini. As mentioned above, the sentences in this court can be very harsh, and these sentences are usually given by Judge Small and Judge D’Agostini. Most notably, both of these judges will likely order jail time on 1st offense operating while intoxicated cases, no matter who you are or which lawyer you hire.
Fighting Criminal Cases in the 48th District Court
We have fought many criminal legal fights in the 48th District Court. Criminal trial lawyer Jim Amberg has actually won jury trials before all three of the judges. What other lawyer in Michigan can claim that? Having handled so many felony and misdemeanor cases in the 48th District Court gives us an understanding of the complex strategy that is needed to give you the best chance to win your felony. Give us a call today to talk about winning your case.
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