Misdemeanors

A Misdemeanor is typically defined as a criminal offense which carries a penalty of less than a year in jail. If you are currently facing Misdemeanor charges in a District Court, please do not hesitate to contact the Office. Some of the most common Misdemeanor offenses include:

• Minor in Possession (MIP)
• Open Intoxicant in Vehicle
• Driving While License Suspended (DWLS)
• Reckless Driving
• Leaving the Scene of an Accident
• Drug Possession
• Retail Fraud
• Domestic Violence
• Assault and Battery
• Drunk and Disorderly Conduct

"Ian, again I just wanted to say 'Thank you' for all you did for me. Not just for representing me, but for getting the charges lowered to civil infraction. I can't tell you how much I greatly appreciate everything now that I'll still be able to get a job and what not. You won't be seeing me in the court scene again. Thanks again."

T.B.

Client found NOT GUILTY of Reckless Driving by Jury!

People v. Client, 1st District Court (Monroe, Michigan)

"Client was arrested while doing some work related errands. The allegations were that she was driving in a very reckless manner. She was accused of driving 70 mph in a 25 mph zone. She was also accused of running another vehicle off of the road and driving extremely fast in a busy parking lot. She was charged with Reckless driving, which is a criminal offense. The case eventually went to jury trial and after the trial, the jury came back with a verdict of Not Guilty!"

Result: NOT GUILTY

Client found NOT GUILTY of Assault and Battery by Jury!

People v. Client, 23rd District Court (Taylor, Michigan)

"Client was arrested after it was alleged that he had assaulted someone. Client was accused of punching the alleged victim several times in the face and head area, along with ripping the alleged victims shirts and destroying an expensive pair of glasses. The Client pled not guilty to the charges and fought the case. The case eventually went to jury trial and after the trial, the jury came back with a verdict of Not Guilty!"

Result: NOT GUILTY