46th District Court

The 46th District Court, which is situated at 2600 Evergreen Rd., Southfield, MI 48076, serves several areas including Southfield, Beverly Hills, Franklin Village, Lathrup Village, Southfield Township, and Bingham Farms.

The 46th District Court in Southfield is one of the busiest in Oakland County, MI, largely because Southfield is a big city that experiences its fair share of minor and major crimes. We've represented clients facing a wide range of charges here, from drunk driving, trespassing, and domestic violence to serious crimes like assault with a weapon, drug charges, and felony drunk driving. Despite the heavy caseload, this court has a reputation for being fair.

It is important to remember that judges possess significant discretion when determining the appropriate punishment. Without the assistance of competent legal representation, such as our attorneys, there is a risk of inadvertently saying or doing something that could result in increased penalties.

When it comes to minor crimes, you'd typically receive a court summons, asking you to show up in court where they'll tell you what you're being charged with and ask you to plead guilty or not guilty. If you stay quiet, the judge or magistrate will enter a not guilty plea for you. If you admit you're guilty, they might decide your punishment right there and then, or set a date to do that later. If you plead not guilty, you may still be able to resolve the case without going to trial. However, if it doesn't get resolved, then you'd have to go through a trial which could be before a judge or a jury. Every case is different, and things could change depending on what exactly you're being charged with, your past criminal record, and other things related to your case. So, it's always a good idea to get a good lawyer who knows their way around this court.

If you've got a disagreement with someone over something worth up to $25,000, this court will be where it gets sorted out. It also looks after small claims of up to $3,000, problems between landlords and tenants, eviction cases, garnishments, and issues around land contracts and mortgage foreclosure.

On the list of misdemeanors this court deals with are drunk driving, identity theft, assault and battery, disorderly conduct, obstructing a police officer, drug possession, domestic violence, and certain traffic offenses like driving with a suspended license or without a valid license. The court also processes all traffic tickets, whether they're just civil infractions like speeding tickets or failure to yield or more serious misdemeanors.

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Overall, Southfield's vibrant community, business-friendly environment, cultural diversity, and array of amenities make it an appealing destination for residents, businesses, and visitors. Whether it's for work, education, leisure, or community engagement, Southfield offers a rich and fulfilling experience.