Criminal Law & Defense Law

Criminal Law & Defense Law

There are few things that feel like the pit in your stomach when the red and blue lights turn on behind you or appear at your home. What follows is usually some kind of criminal charge. Our attorneys have vast experience handling criminal matters. We have a combined twenty years of experience as former Wayne County assistant prosecutors and more than forty years of combined experience doing criminal defense work. Our attorneys have handled national media murder cases, serious violent offenses, fraud and theft crimes. Each type of case, traffic tickets, misdemeanors, and felonies, all have unique challenges and legal standards, depending on the charge(s) and Court you are in. For example, narcotics cases, robbery cases and assault cases all have unique rules and laws that make them unique. We’ve done all of these cases and our experience gives you the best chance at a just and equitable outcome.

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Traffic Offenses: 

Many people charge with traffic civil infractions or misdemeanors, think that hiring a lawyer is too expensive, and its just better to pay the ticket, take the points and go on. That’s a bad decision. Those points will cost you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars in increased insurance costs, and possibly for probation costs and administration. While there are no guarantees, hiring an attorney could ultimately save you thousands of dollars. If you are charged with an OWI (Operating While Intoxicated), and decide to simply plead guilty, you could not only face jail time, there are statutory fines and costs which amount to thousands of dollars. With the right lawyer, there are strategies you can employ to try and get a reduction of the charges, saving you time, money, and keeping you out of jail. Before you decide to just pay that ticket, give us a call. We can give you a free consultation and determine if we can help you, all while saving you money in the long term.

Felony Charges and Serious Misdemeanors: 

 Have you been charged with a felony or a serious misdemeanor? If so, you need a serious lawyer. You can take a court appointed “public defender” and hope that they don’t have too many cases to give your case the time and attention it deserves. Or you can hire us: serious lawyers for serious problems. We’ve been on both sides of these difficult cases. We know what it takes to prosecute cases from retail fraud to murder, because we’ve actually tried these cases as former prosecutors. We understand the strategies the Government will employ and the legal tricks and tactics they will employ. We’ve also defended these cases, and understand the strategies, motions and trial tactics needed to give you an advantage in the Courtroom. No case is too big. Our attorneys have handled murders and sexual assault cases that were covered by national media. The spotlight isn’t something we shy away from. If you’re facing a criminal charge call our office today, or have your family call for you. We’ll provide a free consultation, whether at our office, your home, or at the detention center or jail, if that’s necessary. 

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Whether you are charged by your local municipality, the County Prosecutor, the State of Michigan, or United States Attorney’s Office, we can help you. Whether it’s a local civil infraction, a misdemeanor or a felony charge in District, Circuit or Federal Court, our office stands ready to help you when you need it most. Call us today, or, if it’s easier, use the calendar scheduler on our website to schedule a consultation.

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