MICHIGAN FELONY CHARGES

Any criminal offense which carries a potential term of incarceration of greater than 1 year is considered a felony in Michigan.* As any felony can potentially expose a defendant to prison, all felonies should be considered serious crimes that require experienced legal counsel.

Procedurally, felony offenses begin in the District Court for the city in which the crime is alleged to have occurred. A preliminary examination hearing will be set within 14 days from the date of arraignment. A preliminary examination is hearing at which the prosecuting attorney must present evidence to show that there is probable crime to believe a crime has been committed and probable cause to believe that the defendant is the person who committed that crime. If the prosecutor carries that burden, or if the defendant waives the preliminary examination, the case is bound over to Circuit Court.

Some felony cases are resolved in District Court, but most are resolved in Circuit Court. There are numerous ways in which cases are resolved: plea bargains, sentencing agreements, motions and, of course, trial. Trials come in two forms: a jury trial in which a panel of jurors is selected from the community to determine guilt or innocence or a bench trial in which a judge makes that determination.

A skilled, experienced attorney can make all the difference between a resolution you can live with and a prison cell. You don't want to entrust your liberty to anyone but the best. The firm's attorney are all well-known, respected lawyers who have represented clients charged with felony offenses throughout the state of Michigan. No matter how serious the charge - First Degree Murder, Criminal Sexual Conduct, Narcotics, Embezzlement, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon- the firm's attorneys have not only represented clients, but have taken the cases to trial. Often times with an acquittal or reduced charges resulting from such trials.

The firm's attorneys represent clients on any and all felony charges, including:

Felonious Assault, Assault with Intent to Murder, Assault with Intent to Do Great Bodily Harm, 3rd Offense Drunk Driving/OWI, Embezzlement, Failure To Pay Child Support, Larceny, Home Invasion, Fraud, Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card, Forgery, Uttering & Publishing, Identity Theft, Negligent Homicide, Indecent Exposure, Malicious Destruction, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Repeat Offender Domestic Violence, Fleeing & Eluding, Receiving & Concealing Stolen Property.

When you are facing a felony charge, you want the confidence of knowing you have the best criminal attorney for the job at your side. You want Jeffrey Buehner, PLLC.