Criminal Defense

If you have been arrested and are facing criminal charges, it is of the utmost importance to reach out to a skilled Detroit criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. With over 30 years of experience, I understand how stressful facing criminal charges may be because of the uncertainty that they create surrounding your future, including your job, your family, your finances, and your reputation. I am committed to providing each person who seeks my help with aggressive and personalized representation at every step of the way. Thus, your calls or texts will go directly to me without any intermediary. I am here to help you assert your rights to the fullest extent of the law if you need a drug crime attorney or representation in any other criminal matter, such as assault, homicide, domestic violence, criminal sexual conduct, white collar crimes, cyber crimes, weapons charges, or traffic offenses.

A person accused of a crime is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. In a criminal case, the prosecutor has the burden of proof to establish that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. In Michigan, a “reasonable doubt” is a fair and honest doubt arising from the evidence or lack of evidence presented at trial, based on common sense and an understanding of the facts surrounding the specific case. Since a defendant’s freedom is often at stake in these proceedings, the reasonable doubt standard is the highest standard in the legal system. It is important to retain a criminal defense attorney who can make sure that the prosecution cuts no corners and is held to this heavy burden.

An experienced criminal lawyer also will have an understanding of which defense strategies may be appropriate in your case. For example, a Michigan assault charge often may be defended by asserting self-defense. There is a state statute on this defense and jury instructions that explain a defendant’s right to self-defense. Once this defense is raised, the court will ask the jury to evaluate the defendant’s actions according to how the circumstances appeared to the defendant at the time of the incident. For this defense to succeed, the defendant must have had an honest and reasonable belief that they were at risk of being killed, seriously injured, or sexually assaulted. Even if this belief was later proven to be untrue, a conviction may not be obtained as long as the belief was reasonable.

There are many other examples of how a strong defense may defeat or significantly reduce the charges against you. In some situations, you may be able to assert procedural protections provided by the U.S. Constitution, such as the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures or the right to confront the prosecution’s witnesses. When you are facing a criminal charge, you can trust me to explore all of the possible strategies that may be available to you.

No matter the type of criminal charge that you may be facing, we are ready to help. I am an experienced and compassionate Detroit criminal defense attorney who can help you understand your rights and vigorously advocate for you throughout the entire legal process. I proudly serve people facing charges throughout Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne Counties. To set up a free consultation, call or text me at (248) 310-3399 or contact us online. I am ready to provide the representation that you deserve if you need a domestic violence lawyer or assistance with fighting any other type of charge under Michigan or federal laws.