Is a Michigan DNR Officer A Real Cop!? Know Your Rights with Conservation Officers & Law in Michigan

Описание: 🚨 Stopped by a Michigan DNR officer while hunting, boating, or driving your ORV? You’re not alone — and YES, they have more power than most people realize. In this video, Criminal Defense Lawyer Keith Stickley of The Stickley Law Firm, PLLC breaks down exactly what Conservation Officers (COs) can — and can’t — do in Michigan.

🧭 In this video, you'll learn:
Who Michigan DNR Conservation Officers really are;
Whether they have full arrest powers like state police;
If they can enter private property without a warrant;
What to do (and NOT do) when you’re stopped in the woods, on the lake, or on a trail;
What your rights are under Michigan law;
Whether you can be pulled over on the road by a DNR officer;
What to expect if you get a DNR ticket or misdemeanor charge;
The REAL way to fight back — legally, in court, with an attorney;

📍 Serving Michigan’s Outdoor Community:
This information is critical for anyone cited or stopped by a DNR officer in:
Hillsdale County (Hillsdale, Jonesville, Lake Wilson)
Branch County (Coldwater, Marble Lake, Quincy)
Calhoun County (Battle Creek, Albion, Duck Lake)
Jackson County (Jackson, Napoleon, Clark Lake)

Whether you were stopped on a lake, hunting land, or driving your side-by-side, knowing your rights is the first step to protecting them.

🧑‍⚖️ Need Legal Help After a DNR Stop or Ticket?
At The Stickley Law Firm, PLLC, we defend clients throughout southern Michigan who are facing misdemeanor & felony criminal charges from DNR or conservation-related stops. Don’t assume it's just a "minor ticket." You could face:
Fines up to $1,000+
Loss of your hunting/fishing privileges
Criminal record
Jail time in some cases

📺 Watch these videos for a detailed look at how criminal cases work in Michigan:
👉 How a Felony Case Works in Michigan (Step-by-Step):
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👉 How a Misdemeanor Case Works in Michigan (Step-by-Step):
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📞 Need Legal Help in Hillsdale, Branch, Calhoun or Jackson County?
Call The Stickley Law Firm, PLLC
📱 (248) 246-0607
33 N. Broad, Hillsdale, MI 49242
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📍 Based in Hillsdale | Serving Coldwater, Battle Creek, Jackson, and surrounding areas

⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Case Study - Confrontation With a DNR Officer
02:05 – Are DNR Conservation Officers REAL COPS?
03:24 – Can They Pull You Over?
04:34 – Yes, They Can (and will) Actually Arrest You!
05:10 – DNR Officers Have Statewide Jurisdiction
05:42 – They Enforce Hunting & Game Violations & Marine Violations
06:52 – They Are NOT Limited to Just Outdoor Recreation Violations
08:01 – Can They Search & Enter Land Without a Warrant?
08:54 – What is the "Open Fields Doctrine"?
09:55 – Do You Need To Take Their Citations and Actions Seriously?
11:07 – Real Talk: Respect Now, Argue Later. We Fight Our Case in Court, Not the Field.
13:10 – DON'T TALK TO COPS! THIS INCLUDES DNR CONSERVATION OFFICERS!
13:30 – If You Have an Encounter With the DNR - Get Legal Help IMMEDIATELY!

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