How do you know if an attorney has vast experience in the Washtenaw County Criminal Justice System?

Many attorneys who “dabble” in criminal cases or who are based outside of Washtenaw County likely cannot answer these
simple questions. Finding an attorney with vast experience in Washtenaw County is so important to how your criminal case will be handled.  Why?  With that experience comes knowledge about the various prosecutors; understanding of a judge’s likes and dislikes; relationships with key people in the justice system (police officers, probation agents, clerks etc.) That can all translate to a consistently better result for you.  

To ensure your criminal defense attorney has experience in Washtenaw County, ask these questions:

“Is your main office based in Washtenaw County?”

“Do any of your attorneys live in Washtenaw County?”

“How many open criminal cases do you have in Washtenaw County currently?”

Learn more about Dan Geherin and his criminal defense firm in Washtenaw County here.

Consult an Experienced Washtenaw County Criminal Defense Attorney Today

 

If you’re looking for a Washtenaw County criminal defense attorney with extensive and specialized experience following an arrest, please consider calling the Ann-Arbor based practice of GLG Michigan.  (734) 263-2780

Why Hire a Gun Crimes Attorney in Michigan?

There are any number of reasons why having a seasoned Michigan gun crime defense attorney in your corner from the outset is to your advantage. To begin, they know the landscape of the legal system in Michigan, they have the experience and drive to help effectively and efficiently guide your case toward a favorable resolution that supports your brightest future.  Building your strongest defense in the face of a misdemeanor or felony firearm charge is key, and your attorney will leave no stone unturned in their quest to gather all the available evidence and knowledgeably negotiate a beneficial resolution with the prosecution. This can involve having the charge dropped altogether, lessening the charge, or lessening the penalties faced  – while ensuring that your rights are well protected. 

Learn more regarding gun charges in Michigan here.

 

Consult a Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney in Michigan about Your Case 

 

If you’re looking for a criminal defense attorney in Michigan with extensive and specialized experience following an arrest, please consider calling the Ann-Arbor based practice of GLG Michigan.  (734) 263-2780

Michigan Gun Laws

While Michigan citizens are protected by the Second Amendment, which affords us the right to own guns, this right is not without
primary limitations. These include a requirement that all state and federal gun laws be scrupulously followed. 

Some of the most common gun charges in the state include the following:  

●      The unlawful discharge of a gun

●      Brandishing, aiming, or pointing  a firearm in public

●      Possession of a concealed weapon without the necessary license

●      Felony firearm, which refers to a felon in possession of a firearm

 

Learn more regarding gun charges in Michigan here.

 

Consult a Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney in Michigan about Your Case 

 

If you’re looking for a criminal defense attorney in Michigan with extensive and specialized experience following an arrest, please consider calling the Ann-Arbor based practice of GLG Michigan.  (734) 263-2780

Use of a Firearm in a Crime

When a weapon is introduced in the commission of a crime, the related charge can be enhanced along with the attendant
penalties. This means that a misdemeanor gun charge can be levied as a felony. 

Learn more regarding gun charges in Michigan here.

 

Consult a Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney in Michigan about Your Case 

 

If you’re looking for a criminal defense attorney in Michigan with extensive and specialized experience following an arrest, please consider calling the Ann-Arbor based practice of GLG Michigan.  (734) 263-2780

Washtenaw County Criminal Justice

In Washtenaw County, the criminal justice system is divided into separate District and Circuit Courts. District Courts handle most
misdemeanor and traffic offenses, and are spread throughout Washtenaw County from the West (14a3 District Court in Chelsea) to the East (14B District Court in Ypsilanti Township). The biggest District Court, the 15^th District Court, handles all City of Ann Arbor criminal cases.  The 22^nd Circuit Court (located in downtown Ann Arbor) handles all felony offenses; Personal Protection Orders; Juvenile Cases and Driver’s License Appeals.  

There are 7 Washtenaw County District Court Judges who handle criminal cases, and 4 Circuit Court Judges; there are about 10 different police agencies, and the same number of local and state prosecutor’s office.  Without question, the system is complicated for those who don’t practice here every day. It’s especially complicated because Washtenaw County has a “unified” structure, meaning the District Court is empowered to act on felony cases in some limited ways.  

Learn more about Dan Geherin and his criminal defense firm in Washtenaw County here.

Consult an Experienced Washtenaw County Criminal Defense Attorney Today

 

If you’re looking for a Washtenaw County criminal defense attorney with extensive and specialized experience following an arrest, please consider calling the Ann-Arbor based practice of GLG Michigan.  (734) 263-2780

Types of Gun Crimes in Michigan

Michigan gun laws are expansive and address gun possession, gun ownership, gun manufacture, gun sales, and the use of a gun during a criminal activity. 

Felony Firearm Charges 

Most firearm charges in Michigan rise to the level of felony, which means they carry sentences of up to five years in prison and fines of up to $2,500. For example, carrying a concealed weapon without the requisite license in the state of Michigan is a felony. Gun laws and felony firearm possession in Michigan is serious business.  

 

Examples of gun charges that are brought as misdemeanors include:

 

●      Carrying a weapon where it doesn’t belong, such as in weapons-free school zones, houses of worship, theaters, hospitals, and sports arenas.

●      Aiming, pointing, or brandishing a weapon without malice.

 

If you've been charged with a felony firearm charge, you need the caliber of criminal defense that only a skilled gun crime lawyer in Michigan can provide.   

Illegal Possession of a Firearm

There are some firearms that are illegal to possess in the state of Michigan, and there are some individuals who are barred from gun ownership entirely. Each of the following firearms, forms of ammunition, and accessories are illegal in the State of Michigan:

 

●      Weapons that are fully automatic, including machine guns

●      Short-barreled shotguns and rifles – other than when allowed by federal law

●      Armor-piercing ammunition

●      Mufflers and silencers

 

Learn more regarding gun charges in Michigan here.

 

Consult a Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney in Michigan about Your Case 

 

If you’re looking for a criminal defense attorney in Michigan with extensive and specialized experience following an arrest, please consider calling the Ann-Arbor based practice of GLG Michigan.  (734) 263-2780