In Michigan, crimes are classified as either felonies or misdemeanors. Misdemeanor crimes are punishable by up to one year in jail, while felonies carry maximum penalties of over one year in jail, up to life in prison, without the possibility of parole.

Felony Defense

Felonies in Michigan can result in penalties ranging from a fine with no probation to a maximum sentence of life in prison, depending on the charge.

A felony conviction can have a lasting impact on a person's life. Anyone facing felony charges should hire the best attorney they can afford. When your liberty is at stake, felony attorney Mitch Foster is ready to discuss your legal rights and defenses.

Common Felony Charges in Michigan

Felony attorney Mitch Foster represents clients facing serious felony charges, including:

• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Delivery of Drugs
• Embezzlement
• Larceny
• Assault with Intent to Do Great Bodily Harm
• Assault with Intent to Murder
• Drunk Driving Causing Death or Serious Injury
• Murder
• Rape
• Criminal Sexual Conduct
• Arson
• Kidnapping
• Robbery
• Breaking and Entering
• Home Invasion
• Uttering and Publishing
• Domestic Violence – Third Offense
• Drunk Driving – Third Offense
• Retail Fraud – First Degree

Understanding the Consequences of a Felony Conviction

Before pleading guilty to any felony, consider the serious consequences that come with a conviction. Once a guilty plea is entered, it is extremely difficult to withdraw. If your attorney is pressuring you to plead guilty, seeking a second opinion is essential. You have a constitutional right to a trial by jury, and you should not plead guilty until you have thoroughly reviewed your defense strategy with an attorney willing to take your case to trial.