Grand Rapids Violent Crimes Lawyer

Violent Crimes Charges Our Grand Rapids, MI Legal Team Can Help You With

A criminal defense lawyer from our legal team has the experience and know-how to navigate your violent crime charges, whether you are facing charges at the state or federal level. We can support you in fighting back against the following types of charges:

• Assault and battery crimes. Whether you have been charged with simple assault or aggravated assault, an experienced lawyer from our team can help you mount a strong defense against the charges. In the state of Michigan, aggravating factors for such crimes include the brandishing of a weapon or targeting victims of a vulnerable status.
• Domestic violence crimes. In Michigan, domestic violence crimes involve causing physical harm to or making threats against a relative, romantic partner, or cohabitant. As domestic violence charges can have serious negative repercussions, such as restraining orders and loss of child custody, an experienced lawyer from our firm can work closely with you to help you fight back against the charges.
• Homicide crimes. Whether you are facing charges of murder or manslaughter, these cases require the utmost attention to all evidence. Our team will launch its own investigation led by private investigators, expert witnesses, and finding any and all evidence to exonerate you from wrongful or exaggerated charges.
• Kidnapping crimes. Kidnapping involves the illegal transport and confinement of a person against their will. Kidnapping crimes are severely criminalized in the state of Michigan, leading to long prison sentences, severe fines, and a criminal record.
• Robbery crimes. Robbery crimes involve taking property from another person while one or more individuals are present. Robbery crimes involve force or the threat of force. If you are facing charges for a robbery in Grand Rapids, a dedicated lawyer from our team is here to represent you.
• Sexual assault crime. Sexual assault crimes and criminal sexual conduct (CSC) charges, such as rape, encompass carrying out nonconsensual sexual acts or behavior. If you have been charged with a sexual assault crime in Grand Rapids, connecting with an experienced criminal defense attorney from our team immediately can help ensure you avoid critical mistakes from the outset that could cost you your freedom.
• Weapons charges. If you have been charged with the use, possession, purchase, or sale of weapons unlawfully in Grand Rapids, MI, an experienced lawyer from our firm can help you fight back against the charges. These charges include felon in possession of a firearm, felony firearms charges, and use or possession of a weapon during or in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.
• Carjacking charges. Carjacking charges are serious and involve the forceful taking of another person’s vehicle without their consent. The criminal defense team at our law firm can help you defend against these charges.
• Stalking charges are often combined with a separate case for a personal protection order (PPO). Either a criminal case or a PPO violation can lead to serious negative repercussions, such as permanent damage to your reputation and restraining orders from family members. By working with an experienced lawyer from our firm, you can successfully challenge these charges.

A skilled criminal defense lawyer from our team can assess the details of your criminal defense case to help you understand the nature of the charges you are facing and potential criminal penalties. We can help you understand your legal options, working closely with you to design and implement a robust criminal defense strategy to increase the likelihood of positive case outcomes.