Domestic Violence
We know that when a client is charged with Domestic Violence in Macomb County, Oakland County or Wayne County, his or her life is turned upside down. The ABDO LAW FIRM can provide you with personal and aggressive criminal defense representation if you have been charged with Domestic Violence. Our firm has an excellent record of gaining dismissals of domestic violence cases before trial or at trial.
The relationships that support a charge pursuant to the Michigan Domestic Violence Laws are:
- Present or former spouse
- Person that defendant is dating
- Person residing in the same household with defendant
- Person who shares a child with the defendant
Michigan Domestic Violence Penalties:
| 1st Offense Misdemeanor: | Maximum penalty 93 days in jail, fine up to $500.00 |
| 2nd Offense Misdemeanor: | Maximum penalty 1 year in jail, fine up to $100.00 |
| 3rd Offense Felony: | Maximum penalty 2 years in prison, fine up to $2,000.00 |
A person arrested pursuant to the Michigan Domestic Laws cannot be released from jail until bond is set by a judge or magistrate. Bond usually requires that some cash be posted and that the person charged have no contact with the victim. For example, if you are told that you cannot have contact with the victim, you may not be able to return to your home if you reside with the victim such as your spouse or significant other.
It only takes one of the parties to call 911 and say that there was some forceful physical contact for the police to get involved. Once the police get involved, the police will take separate statements from the parties and dig for details substantiating the 911 call. In many cases, alcohol is a factor contributing to the event.
We at the ABDO LAW FIRM understand that emotions, stress and anxiety run high when a client is charged under the Michigan Domestic Violence Laws because of the relationships involved. Our office has successfully defended clients charged with domestic violence throughout Macomb County as well as Sterling Heights, Clinton Township, Warren, Rochester, Troy and all of the Grosse Pointes. We have prevailed at trial and have resolved many first offenses without trial.
Michigan Criminal Lawyer Blog - Domestic Violence
- Part 1: Domestic Violence Cases in Macomb and Oakland County, Michigan, Investigation, Arrest and Statements by the Accused In this 3 part series, I describe different scenarios and possible outcomes for domestic violence cases in Macomb and Oakland County. When our ....
- Part 2: Domestic Violence Cases in Macomb and Oakland County, No-Contact Orders, Dismissals for First Offenders Once arrested, a person charged with domestic violence will be held in jail, usually about 10 to 20 hours. Upon release, the person may have to post a ....
- Part 3: Domestic Violence Cases in Macomb and Oakland County; Court Process, Victim Failing to Appear in Court, Victim Providing a Contrary Statement Once a domestic violence case is in the system, the court will send out notices to the attorney and to the victim. A domestic violence case is a ....
