I have a client right now charged with a serious felony in Michigan We just had his preliminary examination date where the prosecution had their witnesses come down to the courthouse. Some courts will set a preliminary exam conference first where witnesses won't be brought to the courthouse and there is no examination, but other courts skip this step.
I was having some issues getting in touch with the assigned prosecutor on the case, because there are a lot of issues with the evidence. I was only able to talk to the prosecutor for the first time on that first court date, but it happened to be one of those courts that just set the examination date. Luckily the prosecutor was ok with an adjournment despite having the witnesses down at the courthouse and ready to go. I wanted this prosecutor to show the case to a supervisor to see if something can be worked out prior to holding the examination.
As a Michigan criminal defense lawyer and former Oakland County prosecutor I know that once you hold an examination, it tends to sway the prosecution away from offering an reduced pleas. In their mind the evidence has already been tested to a certain extent and it held up with the judge. The standard is of course different at trial, but I always find it beneficial to negotiate prior to examination, because the prosecution may try to avoid the preliminary examination with a strong offer.
Just because I get a good offer doesn't mean my client is going to plead guilty. As an experienced Michigan criminal attorney, I present my clients with the pros and cons of all of their options. We take the very best offer and weight it against the risks and rewards of declining and proceeding forward.
If you're someone facing a felony in Michigan, and you're looking to discuss your case and your options, I would be happy to take a few minutes over the phone to discuss your case. I do limit the amount of cases I take each year, but I am always interested in learning more about your case. If I'm not available to be your lawyer, I would be happy to discuss your case briefly, and provide you with the name of an excellent criminal attorney in Michigan who will be able to further assist you.
I am available 24/7 to discuss your case. Shoot me an email at jonathan@michiganlawgrad.com or call me at 248-924-9458.
I was having some issues getting in touch with the assigned prosecutor on the case, because there are a lot of issues with the evidence. I was only able to talk to the prosecutor for the first time on that first court date, but it happened to be one of those courts that just set the examination date. Luckily the prosecutor was ok with an adjournment despite having the witnesses down at the courthouse and ready to go. I wanted this prosecutor to show the case to a supervisor to see if something can be worked out prior to holding the examination.
As a Michigan criminal defense lawyer and former Oakland County prosecutor I know that once you hold an examination, it tends to sway the prosecution away from offering an reduced pleas. In their mind the evidence has already been tested to a certain extent and it held up with the judge. The standard is of course different at trial, but I always find it beneficial to negotiate prior to examination, because the prosecution may try to avoid the preliminary examination with a strong offer.
Just because I get a good offer doesn't mean my client is going to plead guilty. As an experienced Michigan criminal attorney, I present my clients with the pros and cons of all of their options. We take the very best offer and weight it against the risks and rewards of declining and proceeding forward.
If you're someone facing a felony in Michigan, and you're looking to discuss your case and your options, I would be happy to take a few minutes over the phone to discuss your case. I do limit the amount of cases I take each year, but I am always interested in learning more about your case. If I'm not available to be your lawyer, I would be happy to discuss your case briefly, and provide you with the name of an excellent criminal attorney in Michigan who will be able to further assist you.
I am available 24/7 to discuss your case. Shoot me an email at jonathan@michiganlawgrad.com or call me at 248-924-9458.
