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Building a Robust Defense Against Assault and Battery Charges in Michigan

April 10, 2024 | Cameron Freeman | Assault and Battery, Blog, Blog, Criminal Defense, Defense Attorney, Felony Rights

Introduction: There are several different assault and battery charges in Michigan ranging from simple altercations to serious felony offenses with dangerous weapons. While the legal landscape may seem daunting, understandi…

Why Waiting Too Long to Seek Legal Help Can Cost You Your Freedom

March 29, 2024 | Cameron Freeman | Assault and Battery, Blog, Blog, Domestic Violence

Did you know that in Michigan, the consequences of delaying legal help in assault cases can be dire? Picture this: You find yourself in a heated altercation, defending yourself or a loved one. The next thing you know, you&…

How to Know if Aggravated Assault Charge Is a Felony – Michigan Felony Assault Charges

April 25, 2022 | Barton Morris | Assault and Battery, Domestic Violence

A disagreement can turn into more than a black eye if law enforcement responds to the situation or if someone files assault charges. Assault charges are taken very seriously in the state of Michigan with convicted individu…

5 Unexpected Consequences of a Domestic Violence Charge

September 29, 2021 | Barton Morris | Assault and Battery, Blog, Domestic Violence, John Trummer, Probation, Professional License

As with any criminal conviction, the collateral consequences of a domestic violence charge are severe and require an experienced and proven domestic violence attorney. However, a domestic violence conviction carries additi…

Top 4 Domestic Violence Defense Strategies in Michigan

July 15, 2021 | Barton Morris | Assault and Battery, Blog, Domestic Violence, John Trummer

Before talking to the police, talking to a skilled attorney to determine what domestic violence defense is available to you may be the difference in what grants you a conviction or an acquittal. There are four main categor…

Arrested for Aggravated Assault in Michigan: What’s Next?

February 12, 2021 | Michael Norman | Assault and Battery, Blog, Michael Norman

Facing aggravated assault charged in Michigan? Here are some things you should know. In Michigan, assault is defined as the threat or use of force on another that causes the person to have reasonable apprehension of immine…

Can You Get Arrested for Self-Defense?

December 18, 2020 | Michael Norman | Assault and Battery, Blog, Domestic Violence, Michael Norman, Sex Offenses

Can you get arrested for self-defense? No. Self-defense isn’t a crime, so you cannot be arrested for self-defense. However, you can be arrested for suspicion that you have committed a crime such as murder, aggravated…

New Michigan Expungement Law: Who Now Qualifies for Expungement?

September 29, 2020 | Barton Morris | Arson, Assault and Battery, Barton Morris, Blog, Domestic Violence, Drivers License Restoration, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Firearms, In the News, Marijuana, Probation, Professional License, Substance Abuse, Theft

New Michigan Expungement Law A little over a year after a new Michigan expungement law was first introduced, Governor Whitmer signed seven house bills into law that completely changed criminal conviction/Michigan expungeme…

What is the Difference Between Felonious Assault and Aggravated Assault Charges in Michigan?

August 28, 2020 | Barton Morris | Assault and Battery, Blog

Michigan law has several classifications of assault and many grounds for enhancement. Facts like the use of a weapon or the alleged victim’s injuries can lead to different charges with different punishments. An assault att…

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