Why you should always fight a Michigan traffic ticket.

By Attorney James Czarnecki|Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC|NOV 4, 2022

Why you should always fight your traffic ticket.
Why you should always fight a Michigan traffic ticket.

Fighting a traffic ticket can be challenging, but it is worthwhile. If you receive a ticket for breaking any traffic law, make sure to always fight a Michigan traffic ticket. You want to avoid points on your license and increased insurance premiums.

Every year, police issue thousands of Michigan residents speeding tickets. Among other reasons, police often issue tickets for:

  • Running a red light
  • Disobeying traffic control device
  • Illegal turn
  • Changing lanes without signaling
  • Distracted driving – texting

The list of reasons people get tickets is seemingly endless. Once people receive a ticket, they are often tempted to pay the fine, or even worse, go to court to fight it alone. Don’t do either.

There is a much better option.

If you get a ticket, then you need to learn how an attorney can represent you to work to prevent tickets do not get added to your permanent driving record. Here’s why.

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How to handle your Michigan arrest warrant.

By Attorney James Czarnecki|Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC|NOV 2, 2022

Michigan arrest warrants
How to handle your Michigan arrest warrant.

Warrants can be a distressing situation, and it may seem like you’re in the deep end with no easy way out. If you have an arrest warrant for you, we want to help. We’ll walk through how to handle your Michigan arrest warrant that’s been issued for you so that you can take care of what needs doing.

How does a Michigan arrest warrant get issued?

An arrest warrant is a court-authorized document allowing the police to arrest someone to bring them to court. A judge issues an arrest warrant after being presented with information from the police. Before the court authorizes the warrant, the police must appear before the judge and make a sworn statement. The statement must establish probable cause that a crime had been committed and that the person named in the warrant committed the crime. The officer’s statement must be supported by evidence.

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Michigan’s Good Samaritan Law as a Defense to Drug Possession

By Attorney James Czarnecki|Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC|NOV 3, 2022

Immunity from Arrest and Prosecution for Overdose
Michigan’s Good Samaritan Law was enacted to provide limited immunity from arrest or prosecution for possession and use of a controlled substance for people who need medical attention for an overdose.

This article will discuss the Michigan Good Samaritan Law as a defense against drug possession. Michigan is currently in the midst of an opioid epidemic. Statistics show that overdose deaths are now the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Michigan’s Good Samaritan Law is a defense against drug possession under limited conditions.


Paramedics can prevent many drug overdose deaths if called right away. The chance of surviving an overdose, like a stroke or heart attack, depends on how fast a person receives medical attention. Michigan’s Good Samaritan Law focuses on the preservation of life. The law provides immunity from arrest and prosecution for possession charges.

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How to Appeal a Michigan Secretary of State License Denial to Circuit Court

By Attorney James Czarnecki|Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC|Nov 2, 2022

How to appeal a Michigan Secretary of State license denial to circuit court.
How to appeal a Michigan Secretary of State license denial to circuit court.

If you lost your Michigan driver’s license hearing, you may be able to appeal the Michigan Secretary of State license denial to the circuit court. The written order issued by the hearing officer may show that the hearing officer abused their discretion and improperly denied your license privileges.  This article explains how to appeal the denial to the circuit court for relief.

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How to Remove Your Michigan Arrest Warrant

By Attorney James Czarnecki|Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC|Nov, 1, 2022

How to remove your Michigan arrest warrant.
How to remove your Michigan arrest warrant.

Have you been trying to remove your Michigan arrest warrant? If so, this article will help you. Fear and anxiety can set in when you find out a Michigan warrant has been issued for your arrest. You do not want to be arrested at your place of work. You certainly do not want to get arrested during a traffic stop with your children in the car or at home. A warrant forces you to look over your shoulder constantly.

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