If you’ve been arrested or charged with a domestic violence crime in Metro Detroit, contact Attorney Carl Jordan at 248 358-6647. As a former assistant prosecutor, he knows how to secure the best possible outcome for clients.
Attorney Carl Jordan has handled numerous domestic assault cases. He knows that domestic violence cases often begin with an argument between two people that results in minor physical confrontations such as grabbing, pushing or restraining. Unfortunately, if police are called for a domestic dispute, any evidence of a physical confrontation, no matter how minor, will result in someone getting arrested. It does not matter if the alleged victim never intended to have the defendant arrested.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN MICHIGAN
Domestic violence refers to violent criminal offenses that are committed (or attempted) against a person of the same or opposite sex with whom the defendant has a domestic relationship.
A domestic relationship is defined as a relationship with:
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Assaulting a current or former resident of your household, a spouse or former spouse, someone you have dated or someone with whom you have a child in common is domestic assault. If convicted of domestic violence, a lifetime federal ban on possession or ownership of firearms and ammunition will be imposed in addition to other penalties.. Domestic abuse is separated into two distinct categories.
BONDS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
A person arrested for Domestic Violence cannot be released from jail on an interim bond set by the jail. The person must be held until he or she can be charged, or has an interim bond set by a judge or district court magistrate. The judge or magistrate's interim bond can include conditions such as having no contact with the victim.
COLLATERAL CONSEQUENCES OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONVICTION
The consequences listed below are not a complete list of the repercussions for someone convicted of domestic violence. Your criminal defense attorney can advise you of all applicable repercussions.
THE FIRST-TIME OFENDER PLEA BARGAIN FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Michigan also provides a “first-time offender plea bargain” for those charged with domestic assault. This plea bargain requires the consent of both the prosecutor and the victim. If granted, a person charged with assault and battery must plead guilty, but the court will withhold entering judgement. The case is then put on hold while the accused completes a series of conditions ordered by the court—much like probation. The case will then be dismissed once probation is finished. However, if the probation is not completed to the court’s satisfaction, the person may be found guilty and sentenced accordingly.
SELECTING AN ATTORNEY FOR YOUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE
A domestic violence conviction can seriously impact your life. If you have been charged a domestic violence charge, please don’t wait to contact Attorney Carl Jordan at 248 358-6647. He will work diligently to help you determine the best course of action. Only a professional that is familiar with criminal law and the local court system will know how to protect your rights and freedom.