Under Michigan law, someone who slaps another person can face an assault and battery charge. Michigan’s laws prohibit just about any type of intentional touching without the other person’s consent. Obviously, a slap counts as a touch. There may be some circumstances...
If you have been charged with assault, we know you are scared. The entire weight of the government is now pointed squarely at you. It wants to take away your freedom and empty your bank account. One way that many think they can get out of the charges is if they can...
Assault charges are serious. If you have been charged with assault, you should know what to do in order to protect yourself with a strong criminal defense. You should also know what not to do. What not to do when charged with assault There are several things you...
America is a litigious nation, meaning that people often would rather go to court to solve their differences than work it out between themselves. In Michigan and elsewhere, if it is a matter of differences of opinion over the condition of a purchased car, the terms...
The word "torture" brings up all kinds of associations in our minds. People may jokingly use the word to describe mere inconveniences, like a boring meeting or a long commute, but we all know that torture is one of the most serious of crimes. Generally defined as the...
Assault allegations can quickly derail your future. You could face the real possibility of incarceration and damage to your reputation, and you may be dealt other ramifications such as a protective order and loss of employment. As frightening as that may sound, you...
We often get questions about the laws on assault in our state, and on the differences between misdemeanor and felony charges. In this post, we will discuss the difference between felony and misdemeanor assault in Michigan. The difference between a misdemeanor and...
The rollback of COVID-19 restrictions and the return of diners and shoppers should be a cause for celebration in the local business community. However, in Detroit’s Greektown, the increase in foot traffic has meant an increase in crime and violence. Recently, a huge...
Arguments between family members often escalate quickly. This is just a fact of life regardless of who one is or their station in life. Unfortunately, escalation sometimes means someone gets a gun. This is what, allegedly, one ex-Michigan State basketball star, Keith...
Criminal allegations of any sort can cause extensive damage to your reputation and threaten you with jail or prison time as well as other penalties that might leave you with lasting harm. That’s why in these circumstances you need to be prepared to aggressively defend...
