45B District Court Judge Jamie Horowitz in Oak Park

The 45B District Court in Oak Park, Michigan, is located at 13600 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park, MI 48237.

The Honorable Jamie Horowitz

Judge Jamie Horowitz, in the 45B District Court in Oak Park, was elected in 2020. She was employed as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Wayne County and as a special prosecutor for the Fair Michigan Justice Project, a nonprofit organization created in July 2016 to prosecute hate crimes against the LGBTQ community. While campaigning, she stated that she would prioritize inclusivity and diversity in her judgeship. Some judges routinely go along with the prosecutor and will not seriously consider a legal argument from the defense. This is not the case with Judge Horowitz. Our attorneys have successfully defended countless clients appearing in her court.

The 45B District Court serves the Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods, and Royal Oak Township communities. It handles both civil and criminal cases.

Professional History and Public Service

Horowitz graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2004 and began as an Assistant Wayne County Prosecutor in the Trial Division, Elder Abuse Unit, and Homicide Unit. She has served on the Ethics Board for Huntington Woods, the Oak Park—Huntington Woods Democratic Club Executive Board, the State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly, and the Wayne County Elder Abuse Advisory Council.

Types of criminal cases handled by Judge Jamie Horowitz

District judges, like Judge Jamie Horowitz in Oak Park, handle civil infractions, misdemeanors, and felony preliminary exams. Civil infractions such as traffic tickets are punishable by a financial fine and sometimes points on your driving record. Misdemeanors carry fines and potential jail time, ranging from 30 days to one year in jail and up to two (2) years of probation. Felonies are criminal charges that carry a penalty of more than one year in jail, meaning the defendant serves a term of imprisonment in state prison.

Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Before Judge Jamie Horowitz in Oak Park

All felony charges begin in district court. The first hearing on a felony is an arraignment. An arraignment is when the judge sets a bond and schedules a probable cause conference and a preliminary examination. Bond or bail in a felony case can be personal (not requiring a money deposit) or require a deposit of thousands of dollars, and in some cases, the judge will remand the defendant to jail without bond. A felony preliminary exam is a probable cause hearing to determine if the prosecutor has enough evidence to support the charges against a defendant.

If Judge Jamie Horowitz in Oak Park decides the prosecutor presented sufficient evidence at the preliminary examination, she will transfer the case to the Oakland County Circuit Court for final disposition. If the parties agree to a misdemeanor plea, she will permit the defendant to plead and schedule the case for sentencing. Of course, a district judge can dismiss a charge after a preliminary exam if the prosecutor does not meet their burden of proof or if a creative and astute defense attorney develops a winning legal argument to get the case dismissed. The best Oakland County criminal defense attorneys will do whatever it takes to achieve the optimal result.

Examples of misdemeanors in the Oak Park District Court:

Assault and Battery
Domestic Violence
Drunk Driving 1st or 2nd Offense (OWI)
Lower-level Drug Cases
Retail Fraud 2nd or 3rd Degree (shoplifting)
Violations of Probation (on any misdemeanor)
Reckless Driving
Larceny or Embezzlement

Examples of felony cases in the Oak Park District Court:

Felonious Assault
Home Invasion
Murder and Manslaughter
Armed or Unarmed Robbery
Retail Fraud 1st Degree
Larceny or Embezzlement (over $1000)
Felony Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)
Carrying Concealed Weapon

A criminal defense law firm that regularly handles criminal cases before Judge Horowitz

The attorneys at LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. regularly appear before Judge Jamie Horowitz in the 45B District Court in Oak Park, Michigan. We have decades of experience successfully defending misdemeanor and felony charges and know how to win. We have a mutually respectful relationship with Judge Horowitz, her staff, and the prosecutors in Oak Park. Many lawyers are too intimidated to advocate for their clients before her zealously, but this is never an issue with our firm. Judge Horowitz’s standards are high, and we believe we always meet her expectations. If you have a case before Judge Horowitz, call LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. for a free consultation. We will find a way to help you.

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