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​If you have trouble with the law, give us a call and we know how to fight federal and state criminal charges. We have more experience and have gotten better results than the vast majority of the Detroit criminal lawyers practicing today.
If the police are starting to ask you questions, but haven't charged you with any crime yet, it is definitely time to call us now. We offer "pre-criminal charges" services to help you protect your rights against self-incrimination or to protect yourself from police tricks. 
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If you are charged with an assault criminal offence in Michigan, you need trusted and experienced leaders in the courtroom. Our lawyers have decades of experience defending individuals facing criminal charges including murder, sexual offences, drug charges, impaired driving (DUI), firearms & weapons offences, domestic violence, theft and property offences, young offenders and youth cases and traffic offences. Call us today for a Free Consultation. 
Michigan Assault Lawyer

Anyone accused of any type of assault in Detroit area should have a Michigan assault attorney to prove his or her innocence or secure reduced sentencing if possible. Assault is a serious crime and the state of Michigan aggressively pursues criminal cases for all types of assault. Contact our Assault Defense Lawyers today if you or a loved one needs legal representation to fight assault charges.

Defending Against Assault Charges

Two main defenses against an assault charge exist: mistaken identity and self-defense. The police may have arrested a suspect due to confusion with the subject’s description or other faults with the evidence in play. In Michigan, simple assault stated in MCL 750.81

"A person who assaults or assaults and batters an individual, if no other punishment is prescribed by law, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both."

Michigan Aggravated Assault, which is defined under MCL 750.81a(1)

A Michigan Simple Assault becomes an Aggravated Assault when the victim suffers an injury. The Prosecution will usually have to prove this injury with medical records or proof of medical treatment.  

What’s the Difference Between Aggravated Assault and Felonious Assault in Michigan?

Felonious assault and aggravated assault may look like similar crimes, but they are very different criminal penalties. Felonious assault is a felony, whereas aggravated assault is considered a serious misdemeanor. Felonies are more serious than misdemeanors because they involve higher fines, longer periods of incarceration, and more collateral consequences such as limits on your second amendment right to own firearms.Although aggravated assault is a misdemeanor charge in Michigan, police and prosecutors will look for ways to intensify your charges and bring about a felony criminal conviction. 

Assault Defenses 

There are many defenses to assault and battery charges in Michigan. Possible defenses to an assault and battery charge include:

Self defense
Defense of others
Lack of intent, such as an accident or mistake
Defense of property
​Consent. It may sound strange, but if the alleged victim consents to have the defendant commit an act of assault or battery, he or she has no legal claim to make an assault or battery charge.

If you have been charged with assault and battery, get an experienced defense lawyer as soon as possible. Too many people wait after being charged with assault and battery and end up having to suffer through more serious consequences than they would have had they simply contacted an attorney early on.


Why Hire Our Assault Defense Attorneys?

Our firm has helped thousands of clients defend against all types of criminal charges throughout Michigan. We understand the complex assault laws in Michigan and have handled various assault cases. We have specialists from vehicular aggravated assault attorneys, to simple assault, assault and battery, and aggravated assault lawyers. Our attorneys are familiar with Michigan prosecutors and we know how some of the prosecutor in an assault case will develop the charges against an accused individual. We take a client-focused approach to legal representation and believe that every case demands careful, individualized attention and the highest quality representation possible.
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Detroit,  MI.  48228

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