A domestic violence charge is a serious criminal offense that carries penalties that can effect your personal life. If you or a loved one is being investigated for or has been charged with domestic violence in Michigan, it is important that they immediately consult an experienced criminal defense attorney to protect their rights.

WHAT DOES THE LAW DEFINE AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?

750.81 Sec. 83 of the Michigan Penal Code defines domestic violence as “. . .an individual who assaults or assaults and batters his or her spouse or former spouse, an individual with whom he or she has or has had a dating relationship, an individual with whom he or she has had a child in common, or a resident or former resident of his or her household. . . “

JAIL TIME FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN MICHIGAN

An individual charged with domestic violence in Michigan is facing a misdemeanor for a first or second conviction.  Any subsequent conviction of domestic violence is a felony.  The penalties for a domestic violence charge ranges from a maximum of 93 days in jail for the first offense to a maximum of 5 years in prison for a 3rd or subsequent conviction.

DEFENDING A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGE IN MICHIGAN

Domestic Violence charges can impact an individual’s personal life beyond the actual criminal charge. 

Oftentimes a victim may seek a personal protection order or restraining order from the court.  This order can be extended to include a couple’s child(ren) and limit or bar contact between the parties.  When the victim and alleged assailant reside together, this order can also force the defendant to stay away from the shared residence or even move from the home.  It is important that the accused is represented by a qualified Michigan Domestic Violence Attorney at each proceeding to protect their rights.

Many times a domestic violence charge is a he-said/she-said accusation without witnesses.  It is the duty and obligation of the prosecuting attorney to provide sufficient evidence that an assault occurred against the victim.  An experienced Michigan domestic violence attorney will investigate the facts of the case and challenge all evidence presented.

Why Choose the Arnone Law Team
as Your Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney?

The Arnone Law Team is well known in Macomb County and surrounding courts for their incomparable reputation with clients. Most of Arnone Law Team’s phone calls are from individuals who were referred to their firm from former or current clients. Satisfaction in legal representation can’t be bought with marketing dollars. The Arnone Law Team does not need to advertise fancy legal slogans on billboards to attract clients.

The Arnone Team is a powerhouse legal team.

They take only limited cases and they commit themselves to each case and client that they accept. No stone remains unturned as they investigate and build a defense.

Attorney Joseph Arnone has practiced in district, circuit, and federal courts defending cases. And when it comes to complex criminal cases, he sees the challenge, meets it, and exceeds all expectations that the client may have.