Category: Criminal Defense

Assault charges are among some of the most serious under Michigan law, which is why it’s important to have a good understanding of your situation and what to do next. It can be a lot to take in at once, but it’s important to act quickly. That makes it critical to know...

As Michigan criminal lawyers, my team and I represent people for a wide range of offenses. Even though we don’t handle things like rape or murder charges, our client’s criminal cases are plenty serious to them. Sometimes, we are contacted by a person before he or she is charged...

In this and the following section, we’ll take very basic look at these 2 distinct kinds of criminal offenses, and see how and why they’re different, and why that matters any person facing one or the other. This section will focus on misdemeanor cases, and the next section, part...

Key Takeaways In Michigan, all adultcriminal cases begin in the local, district court. District courts have full jurisdiction over civil infraction and misdemeanor cases, but they only handle the very beginning stages of felony cases. Unless...

A probation violation in Michigan can lead to serious consequences, including jail, added requirements, or an extension of your probation. Violations often happen because of missed tests, positive results, skipped classes, or new criminal charges. Knowing what a violation is, how the court handles these cases, and what steps you can take...

Key Takeaways The attorney-client privilege is very broad. With only a few very limited exceptions, EVERYTHING said by a client to the lawyer or the lawyer’s staff is strictly confidential. The attorney-client privilege also covers written...

As Michigan criminal and DUI lawyers, my team and I deal with both misdemeanor and felony charges every day. Often enough, we’ll be asked by a client to explain the real difference between the 2 kinds of offenses. This happens a lot when the charge my client is facing is one that...

One of the most common driving offenses we handle is “Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident,” or, as it’s sometimes written, “Leaving the Scene of a PDA.” This is a natural component of our practice, focusing, as it does, on cases and charges connected to the operation of motor vehicles....

Key Takeaways Alcohol and substance use-related issues are at the core of every DUI and driver’s license restoration case. Our firm has a comprehensive understanding of the development, diagnosis, treatment of and recovery from alcohol and substance abuse problems.