Do You Need a Misdemeanor Defense Attorney in Michigan?
You will face hard-hitting prosecutors and strict judges if you have been arrested and charged with a misdemeanor in Southeastern Michigan. If you’re under investigation by the police but not yet charged, retaining a misdemeanor attorney with experience preventing criminal charges before they are issued is crucial. It is possible to avoid criminal charges or get the police to permit you to self-surrender instead of arresting you on a warrant.
Michigan Misdemeanor Offenses With Possible Jail Time
Misdemeanor offenses carry a maximum jail sentence of up to 1 year. Most misdemeanors are punishable by 90 days, 93 days, or 1 year. Very few misdemeanors require jail time. An experienced, successful misdemeanor attorney is your best defense against a harsh sentence in Michigan. Some frequently charged misdemeanors include:
- Retail fraud (shoplifting)
- Operating while intoxicated (OWI)
- Minor drug possession and use
- Disorderly conduct
- Most driving misdemeanors (reckless driving, DWLS, etc.)
- Domestic violence and assault & battery
A Strong Offense is the Best Defense
We work as hard as possible to ensure our clients' rights from the start of a case to its conclusion. Being charged with a crime does not mean you are guilty, or that the state can prove the charges against you. We immediately begin working on your behalf. Our highest goal is achieving a dismissal of all charges if possible. When prosecutors face "plea lawyers," there is little incentive to reach an extraordinary plea bargain. When a defendant appears with a known, successful trial attorney, the prosecutor is far more likely to agree to a highly favorable resolution, maybe even a dismissal of all charges.