Jonathan Paul is an experienced criminal defense attorney who helps clients facing charges of resisting arrest in various courts, including the 59th District Court in the City of Grandville, the 61st District Court in the City of Walker, the 62A District Court in the City of Wyoming, the 62B District Court in the City of Kentwood, and the 63rd District Court in Kent County (excluding the cities of Grand Rapids, Walker, Grandville, Wyoming, and Kentwood).
Being charged with Michigan Resisting Arrest for the first time does not make someone a criminal or a bad person, and Jonathan Paul understands this. He frequently works with clients who have never been involved with the police before and have never harmed another person in their lives. He recognizes that good people can find themselves in difficult situations that result in being charged with Michigan Resisting Arrest.
Michigan Resisting Arrest is defined as an individual who assaults, batters, wounds, resists, obstructs, opposes, or endangers a person whom they know or have reason to know is performing their duties. Resisting arrest in Michigan is a felony offense carrying a penalty of two years in prison.
In more severe cases where the police officer is injured and requires immediate medical attention, the offense is considered a four-year felony. If the police officer suffers a serious impairment of a body function, the offense becomes a 15-year felony. And if the incident results in the death of a police officer, it is classified as a 20-year felony.
Jonathan Paul notes that prosecutors are increasingly charging resisting arrest in cases where it may not have been charged in the past. Some prosecutors may choose to charge attempted resisting arrest as a misdemeanor rather than a felony, while others may employ a strategy of combining multiple misdemeanors with felony resisting arrest charges to increase leverage for plea negotiations. It is important to consider the long-term consequences of having misdemeanors on one's record, as they may affect the ability to expunge the record in the future.
Jonathan Paul's approach to defending his clients involves focusing on their individual journeys and how they found themselves on the wrong side of the law. He leads with empathy and understanding, recognizing that his clients are not criminals but good-hearted individuals who respect the law and want to be held in high regard. He works closely with his clients as partners, taking a proactive approach to every case.
As a former prosecutor in New York City and Michigan with over a decade of experience in criminal defense, Jonathan Paul avoids labeling his clients as criminals. He understands that his clients may be frightened, embarrassed, and concerned about their uncertain future. Rather than dwelling on past mistakes, he empowers his clients to make a true impression by understanding and demonstrating how they ended up in their current situation and providing them with the tools to learn from the incident and plan for a better future.
Jonathan Paul's ultimate goal is to help his clients take control of their own situations and make a positive impact in the criminal justice system. He believes in guiding his clients towards the right exit strategy, recognizing that they only get one chance to handle their case effectively. By approaching their cases with a growth mindset and proactive attitude, his clients have the opportunity to navigate this challenging moment in their lives successfully.
Being charged with Michigan Resisting Arrest for the first time does not make someone a criminal or a bad person, and Jonathan Paul understands this. He frequently works with clients who have never been involved with the police before and have never harmed another person in their lives. He recognizes that good people can find themselves in difficult situations that result in being charged with Michigan Resisting Arrest.
Michigan Resisting Arrest is defined as an individual who assaults, batters, wounds, resists, obstructs, opposes, or endangers a person whom they know or have reason to know is performing their duties. Resisting arrest in Michigan is a felony offense carrying a penalty of two years in prison.
In more severe cases where the police officer is injured and requires immediate medical attention, the offense is considered a four-year felony. If the police officer suffers a serious impairment of a body function, the offense becomes a 15-year felony. And if the incident results in the death of a police officer, it is classified as a 20-year felony.
Jonathan Paul notes that prosecutors are increasingly charging resisting arrest in cases where it may not have been charged in the past. Some prosecutors may choose to charge attempted resisting arrest as a misdemeanor rather than a felony, while others may employ a strategy of combining multiple misdemeanors with felony resisting arrest charges to increase leverage for plea negotiations. It is important to consider the long-term consequences of having misdemeanors on one's record, as they may affect the ability to expunge the record in the future.
Jonathan Paul's approach to defending his clients involves focusing on their individual journeys and how they found themselves on the wrong side of the law. He leads with empathy and understanding, recognizing that his clients are not criminals but good-hearted individuals who respect the law and want to be held in high regard. He works closely with his clients as partners, taking a proactive approach to every case.
As a former prosecutor in New York City and Michigan with over a decade of experience in criminal defense, Jonathan Paul avoids labeling his clients as criminals. He understands that his clients may be frightened, embarrassed, and concerned about their uncertain future. Rather than dwelling on past mistakes, he empowers his clients to make a true impression by understanding and demonstrating how they ended up in their current situation and providing them with the tools to learn from the incident and plan for a better future.
Jonathan Paul's ultimate goal is to help his clients take control of their own situations and make a positive impact in the criminal justice system. He believes in guiding his clients towards the right exit strategy, recognizing that they only get one chance to handle their case effectively. By approaching their cases with a growth mindset and proactive attitude, his clients have the opportunity to navigate this challenging moment in their lives successfully.
