What is a No Contact Order? A no contact order (also called a “restraining order”) is a court order that prohibits one person from having any physical or verbal contact with another person. It is often used in cases of domestic violence, where a person in a domestic relationship (such as a spouse, child, or family member) has allegedly been the […]
How to Get Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed To face domestic violence charges in Michigan, you must have an ongoing relationship with the alleged victim. This typically involves someone you are dating, a family member, or a family relationship. Unfortunately, due to the complexity of domestic violence laws and charges, having a case dropped is challenging. Hiring an experienced domestic violence criminal defense […]
Is Domestic Violence a Felony in Michigan? Domestic violence crimes are prevalent worldwide. About 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner every minute in the United States. 1 in 9 men and 1 in 4 women experience severe intimate partner sexual violence, physical violence, and stalking accompanied by the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder, injury, and contraction of sexually transmitted […]
The Best Domestic Violence Attorney in Michigan If you have been arrested for domestic violence, you need to take this legal issue seriously. In the state of Michigan, domestic violence charges are aggressively prosecuted by local District Attorneys, and the consequences if convicted can be life-altering. To best protect yourself and your future, you need the best legal representation possible. With that […]
Assault and Battery in Michigan: Everything You Must Know In Michigan, assault and battery are two distinct, but connected crimes. An intentional unlawful act that makes another person fear for their safety is what we call an assault. On the other hand, battery refers to the actual physical harm or injury done to another individual. When you hear the words assault and battery, it […]