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Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) case rulings by the Michigan Supreme Court and Court of Appeals have been released at a rapid pace lately Now, a controversial new Criminal Sexual Conduct ruling ...

It is with great honor that we announce that Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct Attorney Brian J. Prain of Prain Law, PLLC was recently selected as one of the "Nations Top One Percent" of Attorneys for ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct and other Sexual Assault related criminal charges often conjure up images of a gray-haired, well-seasoned expert witness on the stand offering their "expert opinion" as though ...

Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) cases are what we concentrate our practice on at Prain Law, PLLC . All CSC charges are extremely serious, such as the Capital offense of First Degree Criminal ...

Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct Attorneys are often asked the question " What if I'm facing Criminal Sexual Conduct and my accuser has falsely accused someone before? Can I use that in my defense? " ...

After alleged criminal sexual conduct (CSC), you may face criminal charges. At Prain Law, PLLC, we can help you fight criminal charges, but we cannot help you after you enter a plea. We encourage you ...

First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan is about the most serious criminal charge a person can face besides First-Degree Murder. Not only is the maximum penalty LIFE in Prison for Michigan ...

At Prain Law, PLLC, we're not just a "general practice" criminal defense firm but rather a firm that specifically concentrates on defending those accused of criminal sexual conduct in Michigan (CSC, ...

Expert Witness Testimony Issues in Criminal Sexual Conduct Cases In a previous article, we addressed a common question raised in Michigan criminal sexual conduct (CSC) cases: Do I need an expert ...

Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct Attorney Brian J. Prain of Prain Law, PLLC has been named for the fourth year in a row as one of the Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Detroit for 2021 by ...

These days, there seems to be no shortage of attorneys holding themselves out online as a " Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct Attorney " or "Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct Lawyer." But it seems ...

This past week, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer approved House Bill 5679 of 2020 and signed it into law. HB 5679 is a new Sex Offenders Registration Act (SORA) , and it amends several sections of ...

Practicing as a Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct Attorney offers a completely different view of Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) cases than the view held by the general public and even most Criminal ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct charges under Michigan law are confusing to say the least. The basic Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) charges are broken-down into four degrees of CSC , each of which ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct cases in Michigan often involve the Michigan Rape Shield law . "Rape Shield" is the unofficial name for the Michigan law that limits the rights of a person accused of Criminal ...

As a Michigan defense lawyer , many of those we defend who are facing criminal sexual conduct (CSC) charges are juveniles, meaning a person under age 17 as defined in the Juvenile Code, MCL 712A.1. ...

Learning How the Criminal Courts Handle No-Show Victims Criminal sexual conduct charges in Michigan can send you to prison for the rest of your life. You can even be sentenced to a mandatory minimum ...

Key Distinctions Between First-Degree CSC & Third-Degree CSC Before we learn about the fine line between first and third-degree criminal sexual conduct, it’s important to note that the Michigan ...

Key Takeaways from the Infamous R. Kelly Case Criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in Michigan defines a group of crimes that not only include what used to be called rape, a term that is scarcely used in ...

Key Takeaways from Infamous Sex Crimes Cases People constantly ask for my opinion on the many sensationalized sex crimes cases because of my profession as a Detroit sex crime attorney . In the wake of ...

As a Michigan CSC Lawyer, I’ve counseled many people falsely accused of serious sex crimes, and one thing that never ceases to amaze me is the honor and dignity that my clients reveal as they go ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan ("CSC") us a very unique type of case. As a Michigan CSC Attorney, one question our office receives is "I'm innocent. Should I take a polygraph?" I'll be clear at ...

What Is the Definition of Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan ? Under Michigan law, Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC for short) is the name given to the broad category of criminal charges that include ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan is the name given to the category of Sex Crimes, generally. Called "CSC" for short, Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct charges are broken down into four basic ...

Juveniles in the Adult Court System Michigan criminal sexual conduct charges have so many peculiarities that this one slice of the larger pie could easily occupy volumes all on its own. Our Michigan ...

Learn About the Shocking Case & Its Influencing Factors Prain Law, PLLC is a Michigan criminal sexual conduct (CSC) law firm that specifically concentrates on representing those accused of CSC ...

Arrested for First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct? Learn About Bond. First-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) is the most serious Michigan CSC charge . Those charged with this crime in Michigan ...

DNA Evidence & Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Cases A common question we hear is: Will there be DNA Evidence in a second-degree criminal sexual conduct case? It's an excellent question, and we ...

Prain Law, PLLC is a criminal defense firm concentrating on representing those accused of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) charges in Michigan. Here, our criminal sexual conduct lawyer , Brian J. Prain, ...

Being accused of a sex crime in Michigan is very serious and entails numerous consequences depending on the degree of criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan has four ...

At Prain Law, PLLC, we concentrate specifically on Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) . Every day, we're defending clients accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree in Michigan. Unlike many firms, you ...

What is the Definition of Force or Coercion in Michigan? If you are charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan , you'll need an experienced Criminal Sexual Conduct Defense Attorney . In ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan is broken-down into "Degrees," three of which are Felonies, and one of which is a Misdemeanor. First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC 1) is the most serious, ...

Facing Charges with Prior Sexual Assault Accusations In our culture, there's no denying that Sexual Assault and Sex Crimes are a hot topic, and with the recent conviction of movie mogul Harvey ...

Second degree criminal sexual conduct is one of four main degrees of criminal sexual conduct in Michigan . Most criminal defense firms are "general practitioners"—they may handle the occasional ...

Fourth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Fourth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct is one of several "Degrees" of Criminal Sexual Conduct ("CSC") under Michigan law. In terms of the maximum sentence the ...

In November, 2019, Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct Attorney Brian J. Prain of Prain Law, PLLC smashed through an obstacle course of legal hurdles to win a jury verdict of NOT GUILTY of Second Degree ...

As a top rated criminal sexual conduct attorney, we specifically concentrate our practice and defending those accused of CSC. This includes CSC 1st Degree , CSC 2nd Degree , CSC 3rd Degree , and CSC ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) cases often require expert testimony to achieve an acquittal[/caption] Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) cases are unique in so many ways that they deserve their own ...

In September, Branch County Circuit Court sentenced a woman to 25 years to life in prison for one felony count of Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct charge and one felony count ...

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Criminal Sexual Conduct charges in Macomb County Michigan are unique. The Macomb County Prosecutor's Office takes an approach to CSC cases that can't fairly be called the most aggressive stand, yet ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct charges in Michigan can arise under the most unusual circumstances. Distinguishing properly between the guilty and the innocent is the essential function of our jury system. ...

Metro Detroit Sex Crimes Defines Attorney weighs in on whether it helps or hurts for you to speak to Police. Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) is what Sexual Assault crimes in Michigan are called. ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct in Wayne County Michigan - walk into the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice (the Criminal Division of the Wayne County Circuit Court) on any given day, open the door to any of the 20 ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct charges in Oakland County Michigan must be taken seriously - while all Counties Prosecute Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) cases aggressively, the Oakland County Prosecutor's ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan - Criminal Defense Attorney Brian J. Prain Discusses the Preliminary Exam... Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan - perhaps the most serious group of criminal ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct charges in Michigan (called "CSC" for short) are some of the most serious criminal charges a person can face. Even if you do not end up in prison for decades, you risk being ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC for short) is the name given to the broad category of Michigan Sex Crimes . These days, we don't typically hear the word "Rape" in connection with criminal charges ...

Charges of Criminal Sexual Conduct in Wayne County are serious felony charges with extreme consequences if you are convicted. If you are facing a charge of Criminal Sexual Conduct in Wayne County , ...

Metro Detroit Criminal Sexual Conduct Defense Attorney Brian J. Prain of Prain Law, PLLC continues to be recognized as one of the best Lawyers in Michigan in 2020 with his selection by D Business ...

Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct charges (CSC for short) are some of the most serious criminal charges. As a result, just about any lawyer will gladly take your money and make certain "promises" to ...

Accused of Sexual Misconduct? As a Metro Detroit criminal defense attorney, I concentrate a majority of my energy on defending those accused of Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct crimes, called CSC for ...

An Overview of Michigan Sexual Assault Crimes by Attorney Brian J. Prain. Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan is the name given to a category of serous criminal charges involving either "sexual ...

The only thing worse than being accused and charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) and other Sex Crimes is being accused of CSC and 100% innocent - and it happens every day. These are the exact ...

Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct charges (CSC for short) are the category of crimes that encompass most Sex Crimes, including Rape charges. As a Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct Defense law firm, we ...

First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct chargers in Michigan are the most serious of all of the Degrees of Criminal Sexual Conduct under Michigan law . The penalties for First Degree Criminal Sexual ...

If you or someone you know and care for is fighting a charge of First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan ("CSC 1"), you've probably already searched the internet and found the Michigan CSC 1 ...

The Criminal Sexual Conduct laws in Michigan are rather complicated, and if you're looking for a place to start learning about Michigan Sex Crimes in general, we recommend visiting our Sex Crimes Main ...

The Michigan First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct law, MCL 750.520b , states that the penalty for Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree is " imprisonment for life or for any term of years .“ But what ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct Third Degree charges in Michigan are punishable by up to 15 years in Prison, Sex Offender Registration , and other penalties. The general category of Michigan Sex Crimes is ...

Michigan First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct charges (CSC 1) are more serious than a Murder charge - that's the simple truth. Why? Because under the Michigan First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct law, ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan ("CSC" for short) is a charge that belongs in its own category, separate from all other criminal charges. As a Metro Detroit Criminal Defense Attorney concentrating ...

Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan is one of the four Degrees of CSC in Michigan law . First Degree CSC is the most serious, Second Degree CSC and Third Degree CSC are intermediate, and ...

Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan (also called Second Degree CSC , CSC 2 , and other terms for short) is a criminal charge that can land you in Prison for up to 15 years and even put ...

Sexual conduct with someone who is closely related to you is a crime under Michigan law. Criminal Sexual Conduct charges in Michigan can become more severe if you are related to the alleged victim and ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct charges in Michigan are some of the most serious criminal charges any person can face. At Prain Law, PLLC, we specifically concentrate on defending those accused of Criminal ...

There is a crime called Michigan Assault by Strangulation . In reality, it is called "Assault by Strangulation or Suffocation ." As a Michigan Assault Lawyer, Prain Law, PLLC concentrates its practice ...

Assault by Strangulation or Suffocation charges in Michigan are serious felony charges that could send you to prison for up to 10 years, and even up to LIFE if you are charged as an Habitual Offender. ...

First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct charges in Michigan are some of the most serious criminal charges a person can face. In March, 2019, Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct Defense Lawyer Brian J. Prain ...

On February 28, 2019, as part of a series of recent victories in Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct cases , Michigan CSC Defense Attorney Brian J. Prain of Prain Law, PLLC scored another verdict of NOT ...

Fourth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan ("CSC 4") is a "high court misdemeanor" - the law calls it a misdemeanor, but it is punished as a felony. The actual Michigan 4th Degree CSC law, MCL ...

Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan under MCL 750.520d is punishable by up to 15 years in Prison and LIFETIME public registration as a sex offender on the Michigan Sex Offender Registry ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct 4th Degree ("CSC 4") in Michigan is classified as a Misdemeanor, but it is extremely serious. What makes something a "Misdemeanor" is that it is punishable by 1 year or less in ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct charges in Michigan are serious among all crimes because the penalties often include Prison time and Sex Offender Registration if you are convicted. But does every allegation ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct charges in Michigan begin with an investigation. That investigation often involves the Police attempting to get an "interview," better known as an "interrogation" or ...

Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan , as defined in MCL 750.520d, the Michigan Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct law , is punishable by "imprisonment for not more than 15 years." If ...

According to Detroit's premier business magazine, DBusiness, Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct Attorney Brian J. Prain has been named as one of the DBusiness Top Lawyers, 2019 . As a result, you can ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct charges in Michigan are some of the most serious criminal charges one can face. Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC for short) is the name for the Michigan laws that cover the entire ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) charges are nothing to fool around with. The simple fact of the matter is that many people in Michigan have physically harmed others, stolen from others, used or sold ...

At Prain Law, PLLC , we specifically limit our practice solely to defending those accused of Sex Crimes, otherwise known as Criminal Sexual Conduct , and a few other limited types of assaultive ...

As a Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney concentrating on defending those accused of Sex Crimes, also known as Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan (CSC) , I have a discussion with every client about ...

In Michigan, thee are many types of Sex Crimes, but the basic charges are broken-down into four "degrees," referred to as Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) . All of these Michigan Sex Crimes are serious, ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) charges can leave you feeling more like a victim than an accused man who is merely accrued and presumed to be innocent. As a Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct Defense ...

Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan under MCL 750.520c (the Michigan Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct law) is punishable "by imprisonment for not more than 15 years" plus mandatory ...

Earlier this summer, Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct Attorney Brian J. Prain knocked it out of the park again with another NOT GUILTY on all counts Jury verdict in a Criminal Sexual Conduct 4th ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct charges in Michigan , referred to as "CSC" for short, can affect the immigration rights of those who are not full U.S. Citizens, in addition to all of the other possible ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct First Degree charges CAN be beaten with the right amount of tireless effort, dedication, knowledge and trial experience. In late November, 2017, Michigan Criminal Sexual ...

I dedicate a substantial portion of my practice to defending those accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct ("CSC") . Understandably, those facing CSC charges are are put off by the fact that their accuser ...

In this article, Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct Defense Attorney Brian J. Prain of Prain Law, PLLC answers some of the most common questions asked by those facing CSC charges in Michigan. Don't see ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) cases are very unique among criminal charges. Michigan CSC charges are broken down into four basic degrees: Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree, MCL 750.520b - up to LIFE ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) cases in Michigan often involve a form of evidence commonly called a "rape kit." But what is a rape kit? A rape kit, properly called a "sexual assault evidence collection ...

If you have been accused of a sex crime involving a child in Macomb County or Oakland County, Michigan, then during a police interview or somewhere else along the way, you may have heard the phrase ...

JUSTICE WAS SERVED for another one of Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney Brian J. Prain's clients when a jury found him NOT GUILTY of sex crimes (Criminal Sexual Conduct) in May, 2016. It was a long ...

In the past, most people arrested and charged with crimes in Michigan did not have to give a sample of their DNA to the police. DNA was typically only required when someone was actually convicted of a ...

AS WE ALL KNOW from popular TV shows like "CSI," DNA evidence can be the difference between guilt and innocence in any sex crime prosecution. In Michigan, the basic sex crimes that involve some form ...

Modern day sex crimes in Michigan are referred to as Criminal Sexual Conduct (called "CSC" for short). In the old days, the only sex crime was called "rape." In the legal sense, "rape" meant sexual ...

As a Michigan Sex Crimes Defense Attorney , every day we are defending those accused of violating the Michigan Sex Crimes laws. Michigan's Sex Crime laws do not use words like "rape" or "assault" ...

As a Michigan Sex Crimes Defense Attorney , a common question we receive is " What is the definition of mentally incapable, mentally disabled, mentally incapacitated, or physically helpless in ...

JB: Brian, the news is you just got another NOT GUILTY on all counts, right on the heels of two other NOT GUILTY verdicts. How do you feel about that? BP: Well, thank you. I would say that "relieved" ...

On May 11, 2015, Michigan Domestic Violence lawyer Brian J. Prain went before a Jury and (once again) won the acquittal of his client on all charges in Wayne County. What made the case unique was that ...

Aggravated Assault charges in Michigan are serious. Michigan's Aggravated Assault law, MCL 750.81a , states that a person convicted of this crime can receive up to 1 year in Jail. What makes ...

Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct ("CSC 3") is one of the most serious criminal charges in Michigan. If you or a loved one is accused of CSC 3, you've likely been researching the Michigan CSC 3 ...

Facing a Criminal Sexual Conduct charge (called CSC for short) is a scary and life-altering experience for the accused and their loved ones. The main sex crimes/sexual assault crimes under Michigan ...

Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan ("CSC 2") is serious business. If you or someone you know is being accused of this crime, you've probably already searched online and come across a ...

In Michigan, the major sex crimes including rape are called Criminal Sexual Conduct ("CSC"). The most serious of all sex crimes is called First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, MCL 750.520b . It goes ...

Earlier this week, Mecklenburg County District Attorney Andrew Murray moved to dismiss Domestic Violence charges against Greg Hardy, Carolina Panthers defensive end and soon-to-be free agent. The ...

As a Michigan Criminal Defense attorney concentrating on defending those accused of Assault crimes, I am often asked "What is a Cobbs agreement?" This article will answer that question and more. If ...

Domestic Violence Attorney Brian J. Prain Explains What Domestic Violence Probation is Like in Michigan. At The Law Office of Brian J. Prain, PLLC , we have NEVER had a client go to Jail for Domestic ...

Michigan Assault Lawyer, Prain Law, PLLC is a Criminal Defense firm that specifically concentrates on defending only those accused of Assault charges, many of which are Felony Assault charges . DO NOT ...

As a Michigan Assault Lawyers, Prain Law, PLLC is dedicated to spending every day specifically concentrating on defending those accused of Assault crimes, about half of which are Misdemeanor Assault ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct 4th Degree in Michigan is designated as a "Misdemeanor" under the actual Criminal Sexual Conduct 4th Degree statute, MCL 750.520e . But the definition of "Misdemeanor" ...

As a Michigan Assault Lawyer, I concentrate my Criminal Defense practice on defending those accused of Michigan Assault crimes , including Domestic Violence and Aggravated Assault . In many Domestic ...

This is going to be a brief one, but I realized I haven't blogged about this one before. If you're charged with the crime of Michigan Felonious Assault (Assault With a Dangerous Weapon) , there is ...

The Law Office of Brian J. Prain, PLLC is your Michigan Assault Lawyer , a Criminal Defense firm concentrating specifically on aggressively defending those accused of Assault crimes, including ...

If you or someone you know is facing a Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct ("CSC") charge, there is something you should know. Having the right Criminal Sexual Conduct Attorney can make all the ...

"My name is Brian J. Prain, and I am a Michigan Assault lawyer ." Unlike other Criminal Defense Lawyers advertising, I can honestly say that because every person I defend is accused of an Assaultive ...

Unless you have a competent Michigan Domestic Violence Attorney , this Domestic Violence No Contact Order can last for up to two years, plus the time from Arraignment until Sentencing . If you reside ...

Michigan Assault Lawyer Brian J. Prain Discusses Celebrity Assault Charges Against LeSean McCoy, Ray Rice, Justin Bieber, and Even Bill Cosby... As a Michigan Assault lawyer , I spend each day ...

Michigan Assault Lawyer Brian J. Prain Explains the Breakdown of Assault Charges in Michigan, and How They Compare to Each Other... An honest criminal defense lawyer doesn't go online calling ...

Michigan Assault Lawyer Brian J. Prain of Prain Law, PLLC Voted Michigan's Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys Under 40 by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDA) in 2014. Facing an ...

Felonious Assault Charges Result in NOT GUILTY Verdict for a Client of Michigan Assault Lawyer Brian J. Prain in the Wayne County Circuit Court. It's been a long journey for a client of Michigan ...

The simple answer is: IT COULD BE! Any Michigan Felonious Assault charge , when it involves a firearm, runs the risk of having Felony Firearm added, at any time, all the way up to and including, the ...

October is " Domestic Violence Awareness Month ." My law practice, Prain Law, PLLC , is not just a "general" criminal defense firm. We specifically concentrates on defending those accused of Assault ...

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN ACCUSED AND ARRESTED - A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ' NO CONTACT ORDER' CAN BE A HARD-HITTING LITTLE SURPRISE THAT YOU FIND OUT ABOUT - AT YOUR ARRAIGNMENT! Even though you are presumed ...

ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO DO GREAT BODILY HARM Less than Murder (also known as Assault GBH) IS A FELONY CRIMINAL OFFENSE IN MICHIGAN, BASED ON MICHIGAN MCL 750.84. Assault with Intent to Do Great Bodily ...

What, specifically , you can expect when facing a Domestic Violence Charge in 52-1 District Court (Novi, Michigan)? Domestic violence Charge in 52-1 District Court A Domestic Violence Charge in 52-1 ...

UNLIKE A CIVIL CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT CASE, A FOURTH DEGREE CHILD ABUSE CHARGE IN A MICHIGAN CRIMINAL COURT, CAN TAKE A HARSHER TOLL ON YOUR FREEDOMS! Fourth Degree Child Abuse is a Misdemeanor Charge - ...

Michigan Domestic Violence 2nd Offense - Your Rights are Considered by a Number of People! What are your RIGHTS if you are charged with a MICHIGAN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 2nd OFFENSE ? If you are charged ...

Can Mere Words Be Resisting & Obstructing a Police Officer? Don't I have a First Amendment Right to Criticize Government Agents? Michigan Criminal Lawyer Brian J. Prain Uncovers the Truth... At Prain ...

Will I Go to Jail for Aggravated Assault? Under Michigan Aggravated Assault Laws... Unfortunately, the answer is that it CAN, and it does happen... When you are charged with Aggravated Assault in ...

What Happens in a Misdemeanor Assault Case? Let the Professionals Explain... One of the most frequently asked questions when someone finds themselves in the unwanted position of needing to know , is: ...

What is the Penalty for Violating a No Contact Order in Michigan? Criminal Defense Attorney Advises... If you are reading this particular article, chances are that you, or a loved one have been ...

How many times have I heard that question, " Will I go to jail for Domestic Violence in Michigan? " (Also known as Michigan Domestic Assault or Michigan DV). Too numerous to count for certain... but ...

Domestic Violence Charges in Macomb County, Michigan - Lawyer Brian J. Prain Discusses Some Unique Aspects of How Macomb County Operates. My name is Brian J. Prain . My firm, Prain Law, PLLC is not ...

Michigan Misdemeanor Assault, Assault and Battery, Aggravated Assault, Domestic Violence - The Sentencing Process... Michigan Misdemeanor Assault : a term including (simple) Assault, Assault & ...

Michigan Felony Assault Sentencing - A Straightforward Explanation of What You Will Experience at Your Sentencing Hearing. There is more to the process of Felony Sentencing than most people realize. ...

Michigan Felonious Assault Charges: Michigan Assault Attorney Brian J. Prain Answers Some of the Common Questions Asked by Those Charged With This Crime. Prain Law, PLLC is a Michigan Assault lawyer. ...

Michigan Domestic Violence - While Your Case is Pending - 'Victims Rights' is Recommending... As a Michigan Domestic Violence Defense Attorney I am well aware of the Michigan Criminal Justice System, ...

Yes, you CAN claim Self-Defense against a charge of Domestic Violence in Michigan As a Michigan Domestic Violence (also called "Domestic Assault") defense lawyer, one of the more common questions I ...

Michigan Resisting and Obstructing (R&O). Did You Know Your Sentence Can Double, Triple, or Even More? Dependent on the specifics of your case and how many officers were involved, it is possible that ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Charges- The Right Defense Lawyer Knows What You Don't... At Prain Law, PLLC , we concentrate on defending those accused of Domestic Violence. If you are facing a Michigan ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Charges Are Serious, But This 10-Step Plan Will Put You At a Serious Advantage From The Start... As a Michigan Domestic Violence lawyer, I go to Court every day to defend my ...

Michigan Assault Defense Attorney Discusses How the Michigan Self Defense, Act Works As an effective Michigan Assault Attorney, I defend those accused of (simple) Assault, Assault and Battery, ...

Michigan Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm - How Should My Lawyer Defend Me? As a Michigan Assault Lawyer I defend those charged with the Michigan Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm ...

Michigan Assault Crime Defense Attorney, Brian J. Prain, Explains Assault Crimes Based on Michigan Law Prain Law, PLLC , is a Criminal Defense Law Office with a concentrated practice effort in ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Sentencing Gets Tougher! An Indication of How Our Government and Communities Feel About this Crime! Prain Law, PLLC is a Criminal Defense Law Office concentrating on ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Attorney, Brian J. Prain Dispels a Common Myth... As a Michigan Domestic Violence Attorney, I defend clients against Michigan Domestic Violence charges every day! That said, ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Attorney Brian J. Prain Explains How Your Statements to the Police Will Affect Your Defense to a Michigan DV Charge. As a Michigan Domestic Violence attorney , I defend ...

Michigan Domestic Violence and American Singer/Songwriter Joe South - What Do They Have in Common? "Oh the games [The] Play now, Every night and every day now, Never meaning what they say now, Never ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Lawyer Brian J. Prain on Your Right to Use Force to Defend Your Property From Being Taken or Damaged Without Having a Domestic Violence Conviction... As a Michigan Domestic ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Charges -Does the Increase Have Anything to do with the Confusion Between Its Legal Definition and How Its Portrayed in the Media? Don't get me wrong, Michigan Domestic ...

Michigan Assault and Battery Lawyer Brian J. Prain Talks About Our Right to Defend Our Property From Damage or Loss Without Being Guilty of Assault and Battery... You're in a heated argument with ...

Michigan Misdemeanor Assault Sentencing is Far Less Complicated Than Felony Sentencing... Here is a simple outline of the Michigan Misdemeanor Assault Sentencing Structure: 1. When facing Michigan ...

Michigan Assault and Battery - What If I've Been Here Before? Will I Be Charged As a Habitual Offender? When facing Michigan Assault and Battery charges, when it is not your first offense, the ...

Assault and Battery Charges in Michigan can carry up to 93 days in Jail, but they CAN be beaten! My name is Brian J. Prain , and my law practice is called Prain Law, PLLC . While other lawyers do ...

Michigan Assault and Battery Laws and How the Police Investigate. Michigan Assault and Battery Laws - Let's Talk About the Police Investigation... Michigan laws are clear and succinct concerning ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Pretrial - Is There a Right Time to Make a Deal? Some Advice... Suddenly you're facing Domestic Violence charges. You've been arraigned, perhaps you even faced the judge ...

Michigan Aggravated Assault Charge - Michigan Assault Lawyer Brian J. Prain Discusses His Latest Verdict of NOT GUILTY of Aggravated Assault... Michigan Aggravated Assault - Brian J. Prain's latest ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Law - Ever Wonder What it Looks Like Inside the Prosecutor's Head? From the Prosecutor's Perspective! Once charged with a violation of a Michigan Domestic Violence Law your ...

Michigan Assault Law - As The Accused, How Complicated Does It Get If I Don't Testify at the Trial? Can I Still Win? Michigan Assault Law - If I Don't Testify - What are My Chances to Win? The r ight ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Law MCL 769.4a - As of April 2013 - Gets Tougher... Michigan MCL 769.4a Law Gets Tougher! I n the past, defendant's have welcomed the Michigan Domestic Violence Law MCL ...

How Do I Get a No Contact Order Removed? A No Contact Order can be ordered in virtually any criminal case. The Courts will invariably enter a such an order against an offender as a bond condition, or ...

As a Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney , I answer questions daily about how the Michigan Domestic Violence Deferral MCL 769.4a works, and for whom it works. Domestic Violence is a very common crime ...

Michigan Domestic Violence charges create a world of anxieties. Let Prain Law, PLLC help... Facing a Michigan Domestic Violence charge? You've got questions. We've got answers, minus the B.S. Let's ...

"An attempt to commit a battery or unlawful act that places another in reasonable fear of receiving an immediate battery (injury)... [coupled with] an intent to injure or an attempt to put the victim ...

Domestic Violence Rights: What Are My Rights if I'm Charged With a Domestic Violence? What are my Domestic Violence Rights if I'm charged with Domestic Violence crime under MCL 750.81? The answer is ...

If you are accused of Domestic Assault , you need to understand that the Michigan laws on Domestic Violence Sentencing are serious, and can effect your life more profoundly than you may think. Even ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer Brian J. Prain Selected for Super Lawyers Magazine in 2014...for the Second Year in a Row! Are you facing Michigan Domestic Violence charges? Are you seeking ...

Michigan Assault Lawyer Brian J. Prain Selected One of Michigan's Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers Association. Are you facing a Michigan Assault charge? Are you looking for a Michigan ...

If the Victi m Fails to Appear - Defense Attorney Brian J. Prain Discusses if Your Ca se Will be Dismissed... What if the victim fails to appear? - can be top-of-mind thinking and an engulfing ...

Michigan Felony Assault Charge: Should I testify? Assault Attorney Brian J. Prain Talks About Your Rights, Your Options, and Your Decision to Testify... or Not! A Michigan Felony Assault Charge is not ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Definition; Is What I'm Accused of Really Considered "Domestic Violence"? The Michigan Domestic Violence definition has been a subject of controversy. If you're facing a ...

Michigan Assault and Battery Definition Under MCL 750.81 is Explained by Criminal Defense Attorney Brian J. Prain The Michigan Assault and Battery Definition under MCL 750.81 is admittedly a little ...

Michigan Aggravated Assault Charges are Different Because There Must be a "Serious or Aggravated Injury," But What Exactly is That? Brian J. Prain Explains... The Michigan Aggravated Assault law is ...

Michigan Assault Charge: What Is the Strategy for Jury Selection? Facing a Michigan Assault charge ? I know the first thing you're thinking: "How can I make this Michigan Assault charge just go away ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Defense- Michigan Assault Lawyer Brian J. Prain Discusses What Happens When a Woman is Charged with Domestic Violence...Michigan Michigan Domestic Violence Defense for women ...

Michigan Assault Law - What Can You Do If You're Not Willing To Plead To Anything, But Don't Want To Testify, Either? Michigan Assault Lawyer Brian J. Prain Explains.. Michigan Assault law can be ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Carries With it a Right of Cross-Examination - But What Exactly Does That Mean? Michigan Domestic Violence Trial - it's YOUR turn to make them answer YOUR ...

Domestic Violence Defense - What if the "Victim" is the Violent One? Can I Build a Defense From That? Michigan Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer Brian J. Prain Explains... Short answer: absolutely - if ...

Michigan Felonious Assault Charge? Michigan Assault Lawyer Brian J. Prain Gives a Quick Guide to Decide Whether Trial is a Realistic Option for You... Facing a Michigan Felonious Assault charge? ...

Aggravated Domestic Violence in Michigan - What Makes a Regular Domestic Violence "Aggravated"? How Can I Fight the Charge? Prain Law, PLLC concentrates its Michigan criminal defense practice ...

Michigan Aggravated Assault Law - the Best Way to Avoid Jail is to Beat the Case. Michigan Assault Lawyer Brian J. Prain Discusses the Basics of Aggravated Assault and the Defenses... Michigan ...

MCL 769.4a Is a Great Michigan Domestic Violence Law For Those Seeking to Avoid Both Trial and Conviction. But This Law is Subject to Many Common Myths... As a Michigan Domestic Violence Defense ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Law - MCL 769.4a Has Changed to Make it Harder to Get the Michigan Domestic Violence Deferral... The Michigan Domestic Violence law , MCL 750.81(2) , is already harsh. ...

Michigan Assault With Intent to do Great Bodily Harm Less Than Murder Charges Carry a Very Real Possibility of Jail. What Can Be Done to Stay Out of Jail? At Prain Law, PLLC , we defend those accused ...

I have written at length on this elsewhere, but as I read articles online, it is clear to me that many people, including lawyers, appear to have it wrong; I keep reading "Michigan Resisting Arrest is ...

Is a Michigan Resisting and Obstructing charge a Felony or Misdemeanor? Here is the short answer: a Michigan Resisting and Obstructing charge (also known by a host of other names, including R and O , ...

Felonious Assault Preliminary Exam - Your Only Opportunity to Challenge the State's Case Prior to Trial . . . If you or someone you know has been Arraigned on a Michigan Felonious Assault charge (also ...

Assault and Battery Charges in Michigan Have 2 Main Defenses. Michigan Assault and Battery Lawyer Brian J. Prain Explains What They Are... As a Michigan Assault and Battery Attorney defending those ...

Domestic Violence and gun ownership in Michigan - a topic that seems so confusing that 99% of Criminal Defense Lawyers are afraid to even address the topic. There are only a handful of Michigan ...

Michigan Assault and Battery Laws: Why Police Don't Bother to Get to the Truth. Michigan Assault and Battery Attorney Brian J. Prain Talks About Incompetent Police Investigations... The Michigan ...

We've all heard before that Jail time for Domestic Violence First Offense in Michigan is rare. This is true. In-fact, at Prain Law, PLLC , we've NEVER had a Domestic Violence client (even the ones who ...

Domestic Violence Charges in the 35th District Court Plymouth - Michigan Domestic Violence Defense Attorney Brian J. Prain Talks About DV Charges in Plymouth, Michigan. Facing Domestic Violence ...

Michigan Felonious Assault Defense Involves Appearing at Many Court Hearings. But What Happens at Each One? Facing a Michigan Felonious Assault charge can be a life-changing experience. The possible ...

Domestic Violence Defense Involves the Decision Whether to Have a Trial or Not. Michigan Domestic Violence Defense Attorney Brian J. Prain Explains... If you're facing a Michigan Domestic Violence ...

Michigan Assault and Battery Charge Can Result Even Where You Were Attacked. Criminal Defense Attorney Brian J. Prain Explains The Problem In Our System. Facing a Michigan Assault and Battery charge ? ...

Domestic Violence Pretrial Conference - Your Chance to Strike a Deal . . . or Not. Some Words of Caution. Suddenly, you're facing a Michigan Domestic Violence charge (properly called Domestic ...

Resisting and Obstructing Sentence in Michigan Can Include Jail or Prison. Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Brian J. Prain Explains How Possible Sentences Are Calculated. Those who have been charged ...

Felonious Assault (Assault With a Dangerous Weapon) Charges are Serious, But When Can You Claim Self-Defense? Felonious Assault Charges in Michigan (properly called Assault With a Dangerous Weapon ), ...

No Contact Bond Conditions and your Michigan Domestic Violence charge If you have been arrested for Domestic Violence in Michigan, only a Judge or Magistrate can set the terms of your bond. This means ...

Best Defenses to Assault and Battery In Michigan to keep you out of jail In my time as a Michigan Assault and Battery Lawyer, I have never had a client go to jail! Prain Law, PLLC has represented ...

If you are facing a Michigan Domestic Violence charge, you will be arraigned before a Judge or Magistrate. Even though you're legally presumed innocent, the Judge has the power to impose "Bond" ...

Domestic Violence Sentence: Achieving Certainty Before You Decide Whether to Plea Or Go To Trial... If you are facing a Domestic Violence charge in Michigan and, after a review of the evidence and any ...

Here is one of the most common questions I receive: "is Domestic Violence a Misdemeanor or Felony?" Answer: in Michigan, it can be either. Domestic Violence is also called "Domestic Assault." Here is ...

Domestic Violence Sentences in Michigan . . . As a Michigan Domestic Violence Lawyer , I know that statistically, the holidays are among the highest-ranking times for Domestic Violence charges. ...

How to keep your Domestic Violence Conviction off your record in Michigan Domestic Violence, sometimes referred to as Domestic Assault can damage your reputation if it’s on your record. Unless you ...

Aggravated Assault is punishable by up to 1 year in Jail. When facing Assault and Battery charges in Michigan, offenders with previous charges are often curious if they can be charged as an Habitual ...

Domestic Violence victims receive tremendous help, hire a Defense Attorney that ensures your rights are protected! If you are facing a Michigan Domestic Violence charge or an Aggravated Domestic ...

Charged with Assault and Battery in Michigan? Get the Criminal Defense you deserve! After getting involved in a fight at the Lions game, the police arrived, talk to you, and inform you are free to go ...

Learn more about the sentencing process for Michigan Felony Assault Most people don’t realize the extent of the sentencing process for Michigan felony assault . This post offers a simplified ...

Sentence for Domestic Violence in Michigan, by Domestic Violence Criminal Defense Lawyer Brian J. Prain. As a Michigan Domestic Violence lawyer , I am well aware that those facing a Michigan Domestic ...

Assault and Battery Lawyer in Michigan Answers Your Questions. If you're facing an Assault and Battery charge in Michigan and have also been in trouble with the law before, you may be wondering if you ...

As a Michigan Domestic Violence attorney, each day we hear things like: "My wife and I had a heated argument over X. I never touched her, but she called 911 and said I had my hands on her neck and ...

Felonious Assault Lawyer in Michigan Discusses the Decision to Testify In Your Own Defense or Not... When facing a Felonious Assault charge in Michigan, you can be sentenced to up to 4 years in Prison ...

The first question is what type of hearing it is. Often times, the Complainant in a Domestic Violence Charge in Michigan will be Subpoenaed by Prosecutors to appear at less-significant hearings, such ...

Domestic violence investigation results in alleged violation of Third Amendment Rights, and lawsuit. The city of Henderson, Nev., is being sued by a family that claims police officers violated Third ...

Criminal Sexual Conduct charges in Michigan can be beat by an expert, contact Brian Prain , today. Forty-three-year-old Keith Workman, Kalamazoo, is facing charges of child abuse and sexual assault ...

Felonious assault in Michigan can result in up to 4 years in prison and as much as $2,000.00 in fines for an assault with a dangerous weapon. A 59-year-old man is charged with felonious assault after ...

Self-defense or first degree murder in Texas? Police investigate. A shooting occurred Saturday morning in Texas -- Police are trying to determine if it was self-defense . We’ve been told that the ...

Madison county woman arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after false report of sexual assault . Authorities have determined a woman from Madison County, Illinois falsely reported a man she ...

Murder defendant Jodi Arias makes final effort to fool jury by claiming she acted in self-defense to domestic violence from her ex-boyfriend that she stabbed nearly 30 times. Thirty-two-year-old ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Lawyer Explains the Ins & Outs of Expunging a Domestic Violence Conviction in Michigan... As a Michigan Domestic Violence Attorney , I spend most of my time fighting for my ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Defense Attorney Explains How to Distinguish a Domestic Violence Misdemeanor From a Felony . . As a Michigan Domestic Violence Lawyer , I get this question quite often. It ...

Michigan Assault Lawyer Explains the Procedure in Defending Assault Charges at Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit As a Michigan Assault Lawyer , or more correctly, Michigan Assault Defense ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer Explains the Definition of Domestic Violence in Michigan . . . If you are facing a Michigan Domestic Violence Charge, you should immediately contact Prain ...

I am a Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer , meaning that I defend people accused of criminal Domestic Violence charges in Michigan. One common question I am often asked is: "will a Domestic Violence ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer Brian J. Prain Explains What Prosecutors Tell Your Alleged Victim. I am a Michigan Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer , which means that I know a thing or two ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer Explains When Domestic Violence Can Be a Felony With Possible Prison Time in Michigan. As a Michigan Domestic Violence Lawyer , I am often asked the question: ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Defense Attorney Brian J. Prain Explains Exactly Why You Should Act Fast. As a Michigan Domestic Violence Attorney who focuses on defending those facing Michigan Domestic ...

Michigan Assault Lawyer Explains The Importance of a Good Lawyer-Client Relationship If You Are Facing a Michigan Assault Charge. As a Michigan Assault Lawyer , I concentrate on defending those ...

As a Michigan Domestic Violence Lawyer , I often receive many questions about the affect a Domestic Violence charge will have on the right to possess a firearm. I concentrate my criminal defense ...

Michigan Assault and Battery Defense Attorney Discusses Whether You Can Use Character Witnesses. I am a Michigan Assault and Battery Lawyer . Because my criminal defense practice concentrates on ...

Michigan Assault and Battery Lawyer Brian J. Prain Explains How to Stay Out of Jail in an Assault and Battery Case. I am a Michigan Assault and Battery Lawyer , and what I mean by that is that I ...

Being a Domestic Assault Lawyer , I concentrate my criminal defense practice on defending those facing Domestic Assault charges in Michigan. This crime is also called Domestic Violence , so I use ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Lawyer Explains the "Elements" of a Michigan Domestic Violence Charge. As a Michigan Domestic Violence Lawyer , I specifically concentrate on defending those accused of ...

A Michigan Assault Lawyer Talks About Defending Assault With Intent to do Great Bodily Harm Less-Than Murder Charges . . . As a Michigan Assault Lawyer , I defend those charged with the Michigan ...

Michigan Domestic Violence Attorney Explains Away a Common Myth . . . I am a Michigan Domestic Violence Attorney , and that means that I defend clients against Domestic Violence charges every day, ...

As a Michigan Domestic Violence Attorney , I get asked many of the same questions daily by both clients facing Michigan Domestic Violence charges and their Complaining Witnesses alike (often ...

Domestic Violence Attorney in Michigan Explains What to Expect at The End of Your Case... As a Michigan Domestic Violence Attorney , one of the most common questions we receive from our clients and ...

Domestic Violence Attorney Explains Michigan's Tough New Domestic Violence Sentencing Laws The Law Office of Brian J. Prain, PLLC concentrates on defending those facing Domestic Violence charges (also ...

If you believe you will face assault and battery charges in Michigan for defending yourself through the use of non-deadly force, a conviction would depend on the circumstances of the incident. In ...

"How The Right Domestic Violence Defense Can Keep Accusations of Past Conduct Out of Court" At The Law Office of Brian J. Prain, PLLC , we concentrate on defending those accused of Domestic Violence . ...

What Makes a Michigan Assault "Aggravated"? At The Law Office of Brian J. Prain, PLLC , we concentrate our Michigan criminal defense practice especially on Assault crimes, and with our superior ...

Domestic Violence: Keeping a Conviction Off Your Record . . . In Michigan, the charge of Domestic Violence is sometimes also referred to as Domestic Assault . Either way, assuming that you have not ...

If you are facing a Michigan Resisting and Obstructing Charge (R&O), You Need to Read This . . . If you're a Michigan citizen who's facing a a charge of Resisting and Obstructing a Police Officer , ...

One of the areas of criminal law that many people are unfamiliar with is where the line is drawn between simple assault and aggravated assault. This distinction is an important one to understand ...

If you're a Michigan citizen who's facing a a Felonious Assault charge , also known as Assault With a Dangerous Weapon , you have some very basic initial choices to make that will greatly impact the ...

Resisting and Obstructing in Michigan (R&O) Charges Are Easy to Catch and Tough to Beat. But Michigan Resisting and Obstructing Defense Lawyer Explains How the Law is On Your Side... It is very common ...

Of the many nuances and complications of law, the definition of " assault " and who can be charged with it is one of the more ambiguous and broad areas. To many, the idea of assault conjures images of ...

As a Michigan domestic assault lawyer, I hear this question all too often, and I will try to answer it for you with as much clarity as possible. First of all, the terms "domestic assault" and ...

If you are reading this article, chances are you have been arrested in Michigan on a Domestic Violence charge (also called a "Domestic Assault" charge) . Under Michigan's Domestic Violence law , only ...

Domestic Violence tears Michigan families apart - period. Whether you are a man or a woman, once you face domestic violence charges in Michigan courts, there just may be no turning back. And please, ...

The situation is all too common: a heated argument gets out of hand on a Friday Night and the Police are called. You are told that you are being arrested for Domestic Violence. You figure that you ...

As I have written many times before, a domestic violence charge is nothing more than an assault or assault and battery charge that is given an especially gruesome name based on the alleged victim ...

The Michigan law of misdemeanor assault , assault and battery , and domestic violence sentencing is far less complicated than felony sentencing. This is a simple explanation of the sentencing process ...

Here is a play-by-play of what you might expect if you are facing assault and battery charges in Michigan. . . You are out enjoying drinks, dinner and dancing at a local bar with some friends. One of ...

One of the most common questions we receive at The Law Office of Brian J. Prain, PLLC is "what is the difference between a Court-appointed criminal defense attorney and a privately hired criminal ...

There's more to the process of felony sentencing than most people realize. What follows is a simplified explanation of what you will experience at your sentencing hearing in the event that you are ...