Being accused of domestic violence is never easy. You understandably don’t want to be labeled as a violent person, and maybe you were falsely accused or defending yourself. And while everyone’s situation and circumstances are different, a plea offer could sometimes prove to be the…
Maybe a fight got out of control, or maybe your partner is trying to weaponize the criminal justice system against you. Whatever has led to you being charged with domestic assault and battery, you absolutely have to take this situation seriously and start planning for…
Attorney Martin Drias recently represented a client who was in the United States on a work visa from Africa. The man, who was seeking asylum, was charged with domestic assault. The severity of his situation is what brought him to Drias Law Group PLLC. Attorney…
In 2013, the Michigan State Police recorded over 93,000 incidents of domestic violence across the state. 43,152 of them involved the use of a “personal weapon.” Accordingly, both federal and Michigan law have provisions limiting gun rights of domestic violence perpetrators. Some of these limitations…
Domestic violence crimes are considered very serious in the state of Michigan. If you are convicted of this crime, you will face severe legal penalties and additional consequences that can affect you for years. If you are currently facing a charge of domestic violence, you…
