If you or somebody you care about is facing charges of assault in Lansing, you need to speak to an attorney as soon as possible. At White Law PLLC, our Lansing assault defense attorneys have the experience necessary to conduct a full investigation into the charges against you. An assault charge is serious and can result in jail time, fines, and probation. You do not have to go through this alone, so let our team get to work helping you today.
Why Choose White Law PLLC For This Case?
With our cutting-edge technology and proven courtroom advocacy, the team at White Law PLLC is ready to handle every aspect of your Lansing assault charge.
- We are going to bring 60+ years of combined legal experience to your side, and we have a history of handling high profile cases.
- Our team has a track record of success, and our high Google ratings attest to the value that we bring to criminal defense clients.
- We are going to provide you with a free evaluation of your case in order to determine the best steps of moving forward after an assault charge.
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How Will An Attorney Help?
An attorney is going to have a thorough understanding of the court system in Lansing, and they will have established relationships with prosecutors and judges that may be involved in the case. A Lansing assault defense attorney will gather all evidence being used against you by prosecutors and work to gather their own evidence in the case.
An attorney will look at the entirety of the charges against you and your criminal history while working with prosecutors to get the charges reduced or dismissed.
We know how to get our clients the results they need in the toughest legal arenas.
Assault Charges And Penalties In Michigan
In Michigan, a person who faces charges of simple assault or assault and battery could face the following penalties:
- Up to 93 days in jail
- A fine of up to $500
- Probation for up to two years
- Restitution to a victim
If a person in Lansing is facing aggravated assault and battery charges, they could face the following penalties:
- Up to one year in jail
- A fine of up to $1,000
- Probation for up to two years
- Restitution to a victim
There are various circumstances in which a person could receive additional time in jail as well as higher fines, particularly if they had been previously convicted of simple assault or assault and battery.
A person could face felony charges of assault for any of the following:
- Assault with a dangerous weapon
- Assault with intent to maim
- Assault with intent to do great bodily harm
- Assault with intent to commit murder
- Assault with intent to rob and steal
Felony assault charges will result in significantly more severe penalties upon conviction. It is also important to note that all assault cases, whether classified as misdemeanor or felony offenses, can carry harsher sentences if the crime committed is considered domestic in nature (i.e. domestic violence against a spouse, former spouse, significant other, someone you share a child with, a roommate, etc.).
We understand that you may be going through a difficult situation and we are ready to help however we can.
Let Our Assault Defense Attorneys in Lansing Help
Facing assault charges can be incredibly scary and leave you wondering where to turn. Your number one goal must be to secure a skilled criminal defense attorney to push back against the prosecution and law enforcement. At White Law PLLC, we have extensive experience helping clients handle these matters. Let our Lansing assault defense attorneys conduct a complete investigation into the facts of your case so we can formulate the best defense strategy moving forward. We are the best when it comes to all criminal defense cases in Lansing, MI.
You can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or calling us at (517) 316-1195.
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