Criminal Defense

If you are arrested, remember you have the right to remain silent. Use this right and keep quiet. You also have the right to an attorney, so use this right and call Johnson and Wilk right away. In order to make sure the police interrogation stops immediately, be sure to state to the police “I want my attorney now” and say nothing more. If you do not unequivocally state you want an attorney, the police can still interrogate you and if they force a false confession out of you, it will stand in a court of law. Never voluntarily speak to the police, even if they tell you “it will go better for you if you speak to us now”.

Keep in mind, the prosecution must prove your guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt” to a jury of your peers at trial. You also have the right to cross exam the defense witnesses, call your own witnesses, and either testify on your behalf or not to testify on your behalf. If you choose not to testify on your behalf, the prosecution cannot use that against you. We will aggressively represent you at all stages of your trial, whether at the District or Circuit Court level, and we will fight to defend your rights.

We are members of the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan and the State Appellate Defenders Office, as well as the National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Below are some of the criminal cases we handle:

· Assault
· Battery
· Domestic violence
· Drug charges
· Drunk driving
· Operating while intoxicated
· Operating while visibly impaired
· MIP's
· Probation Violations
· Retail fraud
· Malicious destruction of property
· Larceny
· Embezzlement
· Driving while license suspended
· Reckless driving
· Child support arrearages/felony non-support
· Delivery and manufacture of controlled substances
· Home invasions
· Stalking
· And all other types of felony and misdemeanor matters

If you have been charged with a crime, contact us immediately for your free consultation. Your freedom depends on it.