As a Michigan criminal defense lawyer, I talk to potential clients on a daily basis. Here is a pretty typical conversation about a domestic violence case in Michigan.
Client: Hi, I'd like to talk to Mr. Paul about my case.
Me: Hi, this is Jonathan Paul, what can I do for you?
Client: Welllll, I have a court case next week
Me: Where is your case, and what are you charged with?
Client: Domestic violence first offense in Washtenaw County
Me: Ok, well domestic violence is a very serious crime in Washtenaw County - the prosecutor Brian Mackie takes this type of crime very seriously.
Client: Well my spouse is making up the whole thing - I didn't do anything, can my Michigan DV case be dismissed?
Me: Sure that is one possibility, but another possibility is a judge or jury believes your spouse even if it's not true - this is why we need to get all of the evidence in your case, speak to the Washtenaw County assistant prosecutor and evaluate your options.
Client: Well what are my options? Do I need a lawyer?
Me: Yes, you need a lawyer - a Michigan lawyer who is experienced in Washtenaw County, and that handles Michigan domestic violence cases. The two main paths for any Michigan domestic violence case are trying to defeat your case with motions or trials by a judge or jury. Another option is negotiation with the prosecutor on possible plea bargains.
Client: Well, I didn't do it, why would I plead guilty?
Me: You will not plead guilty if you're innocent of the offense, but you need to know your options and weigh the pros and cons - in reality, it doesn't matter what the truth is - it matters what the prosecutor can proof beyond a reasonable doubt. There are options for keeping a clean criminal record. All I ask is that you're patient and allow me to do my job and explore all your options for your Michigan domestic violence case.
Client: Ok that sounds good, I'd like to hire you for my domestic violence case.
To talk to Michigan domestic violence lawyer Jonathan A. Paul, call 248-348-0496 or email at [email protected]
Client: Hi, I'd like to talk to Mr. Paul about my case.
Me: Hi, this is Jonathan Paul, what can I do for you?
Client: Welllll, I have a court case next week
Me: Where is your case, and what are you charged with?
Client: Domestic violence first offense in Washtenaw County
Me: Ok, well domestic violence is a very serious crime in Washtenaw County - the prosecutor Brian Mackie takes this type of crime very seriously.
Client: Well my spouse is making up the whole thing - I didn't do anything, can my Michigan DV case be dismissed?
Me: Sure that is one possibility, but another possibility is a judge or jury believes your spouse even if it's not true - this is why we need to get all of the evidence in your case, speak to the Washtenaw County assistant prosecutor and evaluate your options.
Client: Well what are my options? Do I need a lawyer?
Me: Yes, you need a lawyer - a Michigan lawyer who is experienced in Washtenaw County, and that handles Michigan domestic violence cases. The two main paths for any Michigan domestic violence case are trying to defeat your case with motions or trials by a judge or jury. Another option is negotiation with the prosecutor on possible plea bargains.
Client: Well, I didn't do it, why would I plead guilty?
Me: You will not plead guilty if you're innocent of the offense, but you need to know your options and weigh the pros and cons - in reality, it doesn't matter what the truth is - it matters what the prosecutor can proof beyond a reasonable doubt. There are options for keeping a clean criminal record. All I ask is that you're patient and allow me to do my job and explore all your options for your Michigan domestic violence case.
Client: Ok that sounds good, I'd like to hire you for my domestic violence case.
To talk to Michigan domestic violence lawyer Jonathan A. Paul, call 248-348-0496 or email at [email protected]
