In Michigan, crimes are either felonies or misdemeanors. Misdemeanor crimes are usually punishable by up to one year in jail, and felonies are crimes with maximum punishments of over one year in jail and up to life in prison, without the possibility of parole.

Misdemeanor Defense

Every crime is serious to the person facing a criminal charge. Being charged with a misdemeanor should not be taken lightly. A misdemeanor conviction means that you have a criminal record. Often a misdemeanor conviction can result in several months in jail and being placed on probation, sometimes for as long as 5 years. Some common misdemeanors include:

• Assault and Battery
• Aggravated Assault
• Domestic Violence
• Operating While Intoxicated (Drunk Driving)
• Retail Fraud (Shoplifting)
• Driving While License Suspended
• Reckless Driving
• Larceny
• Stalking

A misdemeanor can turn into a felony with prior convictions on one's criminal record. For example, this can happen with repeat domestic violence, retail fraud, or drunk driving convictions.

A person with a single drunk driving conviction faces many challenges, including the possibility of losing a job, suspension of driver license, and being denied entry into Canada. An experienced misdemeanor trial lawyer can win your case before or at trial so that you can avoid all of the problems and inconveniences that often come with a criminal conviction.

Contact an Experienced Misdemeanor Attorney

Mitch Foster is an experienced misdemeanor lawyer with a track record of success in handling misdemeanor cases in courts in southeastern Michigan and beyond.