Domestic violence is a charge that you definitely don't want on your criminal record for future employers to see as there can be more stigma associated it than with other crimes. If you or a loved one has been charged I'm sure you have questions.
If this is your 1st offense you maybe able to breathe a sigh of relief as MCL 7.694a(1) gives the court the authority to defer proceedings and place the accused on probation. Probation may include participation in drug treatment, counseling, fines and/or imprisionment of less than a year. If the accused successfully completes probation the court shall discharge the accussed from probation and dismiss the proceedings without adjudication of guilt or entering a conviction. IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THIS CAN ONLY BE USED ONCE. If the accused is not offered the diversion program (as it is offered at the discretion of the prosecutor and court) then a 1st offense is considered a misdemeanor punishable by 93 days in jail and/or a fine of $500 or less.
If this is your 2nd offense a conviction may result in imprisionment of less than a year and/or a fine of $1000 or less. A 3rd offense is a felony punishable by a fine of $2500 or less and/or imprisionment up to 2 years.
If charged with Domestic Violence it is important to hire representation to advocate keeping a possible conviction off your record. Our attorneys have successfully kept this stigmatized conviction off client's records through MCL 7.694a or negotiating plea agreements for Disturbance of the Peace or other less stigmatized misdemeanors. Our attorneys are also experienced, successful trial attorneys who offer aggressive representation to every client. As each case deserves it's own strategy tailoring to the specifics involved contact the attorney's at John W. Bissell, P.C. (517.351.6222) for a free consultation to best advise you on your unique situation.
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