Felonies
In Michigan, a felony is defined as an offense that can be punished by death or imprisonment in state prison, typically involving imprisonment for more than one year. A felony should always be taken seriously and you should contact an experienced attorney who has an understanding how local police and prosecution think.
Misdemeanors
In Michigan, a misdemeanor is a criminal offense that is less serious than a felony, as it is punishable by a maximum of one year in jail. It can also include fines, probation, or other penalties. Misdemeanors are typically processed in district court, not circuit court like felonies. A misdemeanor conviction can have long-lasting consequences and, thus, you should contact an attorney who can assist minimize the consequences.
We represent clients charged with an array of misdemeanors or felonies including but not limited to:
- Drunk Driving (DUI, DWI, OWI, OWVI) or Operating Under the Influence of a Drug
- Disorderly conduct allegations
- Indecent exposure
- Urination in public
- Drunk and Disorderly
- Participating in a riot
- Open intoxication
- Traffic tickets (including Speeding and Reckless Driving)
- Operation or Maintaining a Drug house
- Drug possession
- Assault
- Battery
- Theft and shoplifting
- Home invasion
- Weapons charges
- Criminal Sexual Assault
- Negligent Homicide
- First Degree Murder
- Second Degree Murder
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