When you are charged with a crime, society tends to view you in a negative light, regardless of the outcome of the case. Our criminal defense firm, however, bases its mission on the ideal that each accused person is innocent until proven guilty. With this principle serving as the foundation of our work, our attorneys work tirelessly to defend clients charged with all criminal matters ranging from minor misdemeanors relating to drug possession to felony charges for homicide.
Regardless of the charges against you, we will work aggressively to defend you in a court of law. We routinely represent clients charged with the following crimes including others not specifically listed:
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Sex Offenses
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Drug Crimes
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Burglary/Robbery
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Theft
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Homicide
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Arson
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Violent Crimes
Sex Offenses
Sex crimes are among the most serious criminal offenses and can often result in lengthy jail or prison sentences. In addition to prison time, sex crime convictions carry a social stigma which is often impossible to erase even after you have served your time. If you have been arrested for a sex-related offense, it is essential that you contact a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney right away. Our law firm has experience defending clients charged with a variety of sex-offenses including, but not limited to, indecent exposure, prostitution, lewd acts in a public place, possession of child pornography, sexual battery, rape and statutory rape. Our skilled sex crime attorneys will work to ensure your rights are protected and to help maintain your privacy in order to protect you and your loved ones. Remember some sex offenders, if convicted, may have to register quarterly as sex offenders with the Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA).
Drug Crimes
Being charged with possession or distribution of drugs can often result in harsh penalties. In certain jurisdictions, even the most minor charge of simple possession may be punishable by a jail sentence or probation. If you’ve been charged with a drug crime, you should seek legal counsel immediately. Our attorneys will take the time to learn your case inside and out and to devise an aggressive defense strategy.
We will investigate the process by which the evidence was obtained for each charge. In many cases, drugs are found by law enforcement during an illegal search. In these instances, the evidence obtained may not be used against you in a court of law, leading the prosecution to drop the charges. If the evidence in your case was obtained legally, our drug defense lawyers can often negotiate with the prosecution and find alternatives to jail time which may include deferred adjudication or probation. Remember a drug conviction may result in the suspension of driving privileges.
Violent Crimes
If you have been arrested for a violent crime, you should contact an attorney immediately and refuse to be interviewed by a police officer. Crimes which are considered violent in nature include, but are not limited to, assault, battery, homicide, illegal weapon possession, terroristic threats, domestic violence, kidnapping and carjacking.
Our skilled criminal defense counsel is available to meet with you prior to or at the time of your arrest. We can explore your options and in certain cases, reduce the severity of the charges against you. To ensure that no self-incriminating statements are made, we will communicate directly with law enforcement on your behalf and will guide you on the best course of action to take to protect your rights.
Regardless of the type of crime, our law firm will take the time to learn all about you and the criminal charges you face during the initial consultation. Our attorneys will assess the strength of the evidence against you and advise you on all of the available options. If necessary, we have the ability to conduct a private investigation, contact witnesses and obtain other useful defense evidence. Treating you with the utmost respect, our criminal defense law firm will aggressively represent you to reach the best resolution, whether through a plea bargain or trial.
Remember a 17 year old is considered an adult under the Michigan Criminal Code. Also remember that those persons under the age of 17 years can be charged in Juvenile Court with adult crimes such as those listed herein. Some times juveniles are waved over to adult felony court.
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