Not Guilty Verdict - Domestic Violence

A jury in the 48th District Court of Bloomfield Hills found Mitch's client NOT GUILTY of domestic violence. Mitch vigorously cross examined his client's accuser exposing inconsistent statements and damaging his credibility. The defense was that the accuser (husband) was trying to get his wife convicted of domestic violence to gain a tactical advantage in their pending divorce. This was a self defense case, so Mitch convinced Judge Marc Barron to instruct the jury on self defense and "stand your ground". The jury deliberated for 20 minutes and quickly decided that Mitch's client was not guilty.

Domestic Violence Charge Dismissed

Mitch's client was facing a charge of domestic violence for a physical altercation in his home in Royal Oak. Mitch put forth an all out defense preparing for trial with the defense of self-defense, but the Royal Oak prosecutor's office agreed to dismiss all criminal charges before trial. An order of nolle prosequi was entered. The firearms that the police seized during the initial investigation were returned to the client after the case was dismissed.

Jury Finds Client Not Guilty Of Home Invasion And Domestic Violence In Oakland County

Mitch’s client found NOT GUILTY of home invasion –first degree and domestic violence by an Oakland County jury. If convicted he could have been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Assault By Strangulation And Domestic Violence Case Dismissed

ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE DISMISSED - at the preliminary examination in Detroit, Mitch's motion to dismiss the charges of assault by strangulation and domestic violence was granted by 36th District Court Judge Roberta C. Archer. Mitch's client was facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted of assault by strangulation.

Not Guilty Verdict - Domestic Violence

A jury in the 52-2 District Court in Clarkston found Mitch's client NOT GUILTY of domestic violence. The accuser said that Mitch's client grabbed her ankle, wrist, and arm and hit her on the arm while attempting to take a piece of property from her. The defense was accidental touching, but in order to be successful with this defense, the accuser's credibility needed to be attacked. Mitch vigorously cross examined his client's accuser pointing out her motives and exposing her as a liar who could not be trusted to tell the truth in court. The arresting officer, a Michigan State Trooper was also exposed as a liar through cross examination. The jury deliberated for just under an hour and decided that Mitch's client was not guilty.

Domestic Violence - Case Dismissed

D. S. was charged with Domestic Violence by the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. Mitch demanded a jury trial, rather than having his client accept a diversionary program. On the day of the trial, the accuser told the prosecution that she did not want to go forward with the prosecution and the case was dismissed. Mr. S. and his accuser (his sister), hugged and made up in the halls of the court house. The family was pleased and Mr. S did not have to pay a fine, be on probation, and did not have to take 10 weeks of anger management classes.

Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed In Ypsilanti

Mitch Foster obtains dismissal of domestic violence charges against client in Ypsilanti.

Domestic Violence Charge Dismissed

Mitch's client was charged with domestic violence in Dearborn Heights. After Mitch investigated the case and appeared for court ready to proceed with a vigorous defense, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office agreed to a full dismissal of the charges. This pretrial dismissal allowed Mitch's client to avoid jail, probation, and fines and costs and to keep from having a criminal record.