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Absolutely. For criminal cases, Michigan has a minimum statute of limitations on misdemeanor offenses of 6 years and uses strict sentencing guidelines; a lawyer is essential to navigate options like the '7411 deferral' (for first-time drug offenses) or HYTA (for youthful offenders) to keep your record clean.
For Personal Injury cases, Michigan’s No-Fault laws are complex. If you attempt to handle a claim yourself, insurance adjusters may deny your medical bills, wage loss, replacement services, or attendant care benefits you are entitled to by statute.
For Personal Injury matters, we work on a contingency fee basis. Under Michigan Court Rule 8.121, the standard fee is 33.3% (one-third) of the net recovery. You pay nothing upfront, and if we don't win, you don't pay legal fees.
For Criminal Defense matters, we operate on a flat fee or hourly retainer basis. This ensures you know the total cost of your defense upfront, covering court appearances in district or circuit courts, motions, and trial preparation.
Call the police if you are involved in an accident and ensure a report (UD-10) is filed. In Michigan, you have a strict one-year deadline to file an Application for No-Fault Benefits with your own insurer. If you miss this, you lose your right to medical coverage forever.
Exercise your right to remain silent if you are arrested. In Michigan, anything you say to the police before you are read your Miranda rights can sometimes be used against you. Do not consent to a search without a warrant and request an attorney immediately.
For Personal Injury cases, we generally cannot settle until you reach "Maximum Medical Improvement" (MMI). In Michigan, most auto negligence cases resolve within 9 to 18 months, though complex litigation in counties like Wayne, Macomb, or Oakland can take longer.
For Criminal matters, misdemeanors typically resolve in 3 to 6 months. Felony cases often take 6 to 12 months from arraignment to trial or plea, depending on the court's docket.
Yes, in criminal matters. You must appear for arraignments and hearings unless waived by your attorney. We often negotiate alternatives to jail like probation, community service, or treatment courts (veterans or sobriety courts).
You are not required to appear in most personal injury matters. Approximately 95% of Michigan civil cases settle before trial. You may have to attend a deposition (questioning under oath), but a courtroom trial is rare.
In Michigan, you can only sue for pain and suffering if your injury meets the statutory threshold of Death, Permanent Serious Disfigurement, or Serious Impairment of Body Function (MCL 500.3135). You are required to sue your own insurance company for First Party benefits.
If you meet this threshold, your case value depends on your Third-Party claim (pain and suffering) plus any Excess Economic damages (wages lost beyond the 3-year No-Fault limit).
Yes, but within limits as civil liability is always disputed. Michigan follows a Modified Comparative Negligence rule. If you are less than 50% at fault, you can recover damages, but they are reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are more than 50% at fault, you may be barred from recovering non-economic damages (pain and suffering), though you may still receive economic benefits like medical bills through No-Fault.
Dismissal depends on the evidence (e.g., illegal search and seizure). However, Michigan's new Clean Slate laws have expanded expungement significantly. Many felonies are now automatically expunged after 7 years, and misdemeanors after 7 years. You can petition to remove up to 3 felonies and unlimited misdemeanors, provided you meet the waiting periods (3 to 7 years depending on the offense severity).
We have extensive experience specifically in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne County Circuit Courts. We are familiar with the local prosecutors and judges, which is critical for negotiating plea deals or navigating pre-trial motions. Check our Case Results page to see recent settlements and verdicts in Michigan.
You have exactly 3 years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit for bodily injury caused by other drivers (MCL 600.5805). You have only 1 year to file for benefits with your insurer. For most criminal matters, including felonies, the prosecutor has 6 years to file charges. For serious crimes like murder, there is no statute of limitations.
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