Geherin Law Group Specializes in Criminal Defense in Ann Arbor

At the Geherin Law Group, we specialize in criminal defense in and around Ann Arbor, and would be happy to answer your questions. Our office is based HERE in Washtenaw County, and we don’t have “satellite” offices elsewhere. Firm founder Daniel T. Geherin was born and raised in Washtenaw County, and has practiced criminal defense in and around Ann Arbor for over 22 years. Without question, Dan and his team know all of the judges, prosecutors and police officers throughout Washtenaw County and have built long-lasting relationships in the local criminal justice system. To prove their dedication to criminal defense in Ann Arbor, GLG even posts successful results on their website.

Learn more about how you can find the best criminal defense attorney in Ann Arbor here.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime in Washtenaw County or Southeastern Michigan, contact Dan Geherin, criminal defense attorney in Ann Arbor today to answer your legal questions.  (734) 263-2780

What is an “Advice of Rights” Form for Criminal Cases?

When a person decides to plead guilty to a criminal offense, Michigan Court Rules require that they verbally waive or give up certain Constitutional Rights.  A person who enters a plea is giving up their right to a trial, their right to be presumed innocent, and their right to testify on their own behalf.  

Almost every court in Michigan requires a person to waive those rights verbally, and  also to fill out a form called an “Advice of Rights.” This form details all of the statutory and Constitutional rights they must waive to accept their plea, and should be discussed and reviewed with an attorney. Because of the current Covid Pandemic, most courts are conducting their dockets remotely and having clients fill out the Advice of Rights form prior to accepting their plea.  That form can be accessed here:

https://www.courts.michigan.gov/siteassets/forms/scao-approved/dc213.pdf

Learn more about criminal defense and if a plea bargain makes sense for you and your case here.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime in Washtenaw County or Southeastern Michigan, contact Dan Geherin, criminal defense attorney in Ann Arbor today to answer your legal questions.  (734) 263-2780

How Do I Select The Best Ann Arbor Criminal Defense Attorney for My Case?

How do clients sort through all the “smoke” and find the best Criminal Defense Attorney for their case in Ann Arbor?  By asking the following four questions:

1. How many criminal cases have you handled in Ann Arbor this year, and can you provide case numbers for them?
2. Where is your physical office located?
3. How well do you know the judges, prosecutors and police officers in Ann Arbor?
4. What percentage of your practice is devoted to criminal cases?

Learn more about how you can find the best criminal defense attorney in Ann Arbor here.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime in Washtenaw County or Southeastern Michigan, contact Dan Geherin, criminal defense attorney in Ann Arbor today to answer your legal questions.  (734) 263-2780

Does a Plea Bargain Make Sense for My Case?

When a person is charged with a criminal offense in Michigan, they typically have two options:  litigate or negotiate.  The majority of criminal cases don’t go to litigation or trial, but resolve with a plea of some sort (either a plea or sentence “bargain”).  When a person decides to plead guilty to a criminal offense, Michigan Court Rules require that they verbally waive or give up certain Constitutional Rights. A person who enters a plea is giving up their right to a trial, their right to be presumed innocent, and their right to testify on their own behalf.  

Learn more about criminal defense and if a plea bargain makes sense for you and your case here.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime in Washtenaw County or Southeastern Michigan, contact Dan Geherin, criminal defense attorney in Ann Arbor today to answer your legal questions.  (734) 263-2780