Resisting Arrest, the first thing we need to overcome is the perception that my client does not respect law enforcement, which is likely not true. In Washtenaw County, the police and prosecutor doesn’t typically jam up clients with a felony like Resisting Arrest unless the client really gives the police a problem. The client is typically intoxicated, or very upset about something unrelated to the police. Basically, but for the alcohol or the situation, my client would not have acted in this manner toward the police. It’s easy to say that, but how does the prosecutor, police and judge know that? It’s our job to be proactive and show all parties who my client really is; and this has to happen on day one.
I will have clients address alcohol concerns with attendance at AA, alcohol education and/or treatment, alcohol and drug testing, and possibly anger management classes. This may seem like a lot to some potential clients, but if you want to give yourself every opportunity to avoid a felony, you will agree to this crazy sprint in order to avoid the marathon of going through life with a felony criminal record. One month of being proactive and bettering yourself is worth it.
I will have clients address alcohol concerns with attendance at AA, alcohol education and/or treatment, alcohol and drug testing, and possibly anger management classes. This may seem like a lot to some potential clients, but if you want to give yourself every opportunity to avoid a felony, you will agree to this crazy sprint in order to avoid the marathon of going through life with a felony criminal record. One month of being proactive and bettering yourself is worth it.