Assault Charges in Michigan
- Assault or Assault & Battery (MCL 750.81): misdemeanor; up to 93 days and/or a $500 fine.
- Domestic Violence (MCL 750.81(2)): misdemeanor on a first offense; up to 93 days and/or $500. A second offense is up to 1 year, and a third offense is a felony punishable by up to 5 years.
- Aggravated Assault (MCL 750.81a): misdemeanor; up to 1 year and/or $1,000.
- Felonious Assault (MCL 750.82): assault with a dangerous weapon; felony punishable by up to 4 years and/or $2,000.
- Assault with Intent to Do Great Bodily Harm (MCL 750.84): felony punishable by up to 10 years.
- Assault with Intent to Murder (MCL 750.83): felony punishable by up to life.
Other Violent Offenses
We also defend charges such as armed and unarmed robbery (MCL 750.529 and 750.530), carjacking (MCL 750.529a), and home invasion (MCL 750.110a). Many of these carry lengthy prison terms and require careful attention to the sentencing guidelines from day one.
Self-Defense and Trial Preparation
Michigan's Self-Defense Act (MCL 780.972) allows a person to use force when they honestly and reasonably believe it is necessary to defend themselves or others. Violent crime cases often come down to credibility, witnesses, and video. Miguel has won not guilty verdicts in assault and domestic violence cases, including at jury and bench trials in Wayne County.