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Before you attempt to handle a criminal charge alone, think about the negative consequences that a criminal conviction has on your future. A conviction on even a minor criminal charge can have long-term consequences. For instance, having a criminal record could impact your future employment opportunities, admission into college graduate school, driving privileges and a whole host of other negative repercussions.
Criminal Law - Felonies
Felonies are the most serious crimes in our legal system. Felonies may be punished by substantial fines, lengthy jail sentences or a combination of the two. In addition to the criminal penalties, a person convicted of a felony may lose certain rights, such as the right to vote or the right to possess a firearm. A person convicted of a felony may also lose any professional license he or she has, and may be barred from certain professions, even after serving the full term of his or her sentence.
It is no exaggeration to say that a felony prosecution is the most serious legal matter a person may face in a lifetime. A serious legal matter calls for serious, experienced legal help, and the time to get that help is sooner, rather than later. If you are involved in a felony prosecution or investigation, you must realize that it isn't just going to "go away," and it isn't something you can talk your way out of. You are facing very serious legal consequences that could stay with you for the rest of your life. You need to treat a felony as seriously as the prosecutor who brings the case against you will treat it.
We are experienced in these types of criminal cases. We know how to investigate cases, and we know how to prepare them. Our background helps us to know which cases to bring to trial and fight all the way, and which cases it would be best to try to resolve. Our practice is built around representing you and protecting your rights.
We will represent clients in all types of criminal cases, from minor infractions and misdemeanors to the most serious felonies, including homicide, battery, assault and other violent crimes, drug sales and possession, theft and grand larceny, white collar fraud, embezzlement, sex offenses, domestic violence cases, arson and conspiracy. We also handle probation revocation proceedings.
If you are charged with a felony, or even if you think you could be charged, remember that delay cannot help you. Contact us today to find out how we can help you.
Criminal Law - Domestic Violence
A domestic violence conviction can have serious consequences, even for a first-time offender. The state of Michigan considers domestic violence a serious problem. This can result in the aggressive pursuit of a domestic violence case even when the evidence is scant. Sometimes a spousal abuse charge is used as leverage in a divorce or child custody case, or just to get even. A conviction could jeopardize your divorce or custody proceeding, including a long Domestic Violence class, Probation, possible jail time and prohibiting you from owning a firearm in your own home. With so much on the line, you need a lawyer who is familiar with the criminal justice system.
If you have been charged with domestic violence, you may face serious consequences, especially if you are in a divorce or custody proceeding. Hiring a good lawyer, experienced in Domestic Violence cases, will better your chances to get out of trouble with the least consequences.
* Gower Law PLC does not defend criminal sexual conduct (CSC) cases involving children or sex offenses involving children
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