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With over 40 years of experience, Gary Sanfield will ensure that your domestic violence case is either dismissed or you are proven non-guilty. Domestic violence cases are given a special legal status in Michigan to safeguard those who are family members or in a close relationship. Call Gary Sanfield's Law Firm to learn more about our domestic violence law service.

Relationships that Michigan Domestic Violence Laws Support:

  • Present or ex-spouse
  • Person whom defendant is dating
  • Person living in the same household with defendant
  • Person who shares a child with the defendant
In the absence of a relationship between the parties as mentioned above, an assault charge may be pursued.

Michigan Domestic Violence Penalties:

Offense Maximum Penalty
1st Offense Misdemeanor 93 days in jail, fine up to $500.00
2nd Offense Misdemeanor 1 year in jail, fine up to $1,000.00
3rd Offense Felony 5 years in prison, fine up to $5,000.00
The most common felony charges that are observed are as follows:
Felony Offense Maximum Penalty
Assault with a dangerous weapon 4 years in prison
Assault with intent to do great body harm 10 years in prison
Assault by strangulation or suffocation 10 years in prison

Michigan Domestic Violence Penalties:

The court can impose bond conditions on an alleged perpetrator before there is a conviction of any crime, once a domestic violence or assault case is in the legal system. Upon a party’s conduct and movement, bond conditions can encompass numerous restrictions for the following cases:
  • In case of no contact with the alleged victim, direct or indirect
  • In case of alcohol and drug testing
  • In case Global Positioning System (GPS) Monitoring
  • In case of house arrest
The court can place the party on probation with any of the above conditions, once an offender is found guilty.

Get No-Contact Orders Removed

To get a no-contact order removed, the consent of the alleged victim is essential. Sometimes, before a court responds to a request to vacate a no-contact order, a motion and a hearing is required. It may take several days for a hearing to lift a no-contact order or amend a bond condition. Experienced professionals at Gary Sanfield Law Firm can help you get a result in your favor.

Get Your Domestic Violence Cases Dismissed Without Trial

You are entitled to a plea bargain regarding domestic violence in Michigan only if you are a first offender. Our Attorneys will help you win the case by dismissal of the charge upon compliance with conditions which are imposed by the court.

CALL SANFIELD LAW for a FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION. We offer same day, evening and weekend appointments are available. Payment plans and all credit card accepted. CALL (586) 228-2000
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