Tafelski

misdemeanors & felonies lawyers

Paul J. Tafelski, Criminal Defense Attorney, Felony and Misdemeanor Lawyers in Detroit, Troy, Rochester Hills, Wayne County, Oakland County, Macomb County and throughout the state of Michigan.

If you have been accused of a felony or misdemeanor, here’s what you need to know to protect your rights and safeguard your future.

First, HIRE A CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY

Felonies are serious crimes and can result in years of jail time, while misdemeanors are "lesser" crimes with sentences ranging from 90 days or up to one year in jail. Both can have lasting impact on your freedom, reputation and employment.

Call our criminal lawyers at 248-451-2200 or for the fastest response at night and on weekends, please click here to email. We check messages around the clock.

Our defense attorneys are professional and experienced – in Detroit, Troy, Rochester Hills, Wayne County, Oakland County, Macomb County and throughout the state of Michigan, we defend all felony and misdemeanor crimes, ranging from drunk driving to probation violation to murder.

CALL A CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER BEFORE TALKING TO THE POLICE

If you have not yet been charged with a crime and the police want to talk with you, call us first – NEVER consent to an interview without an attorney present. Statements that you may view as innocent can often be used against you later – ALWAYS call us first.

Here are some of the steps our qualified criminal lawyers can take:

• Obtain a low or personal bond.
• Review the case immediately for defects.
  
• Move to suppress evidence.
• Obtain vital information from the prosecution that may be used against you.
• Prevent important evidence such as 911 tapes, police dispatch tapes, vehicle information, video tapes, etc. from being lost or destroyed.

Call us at 248-451-2200 or for the fastest response at night and on weekends, please click here to email.

ARM YOURSELF WITH THE BEST DEFENSE

You need a criminal lawyer who will develop a clear strategy for your case and won’t push you to make hasty decisions. Only the judge has the ability to determine your sentence – you need an attorney who will present your unique situation to obtain the most lenient sentence possible.

Our attorneys can use the following tactics:

• Review and examine the police procedures to determine if your constitutional rights were violated.
• Interview witnesses.
• Make sure the prosecutor follows proper procedures.
• Negotiate plea bargains on your behalf.
• Negotiate sentencing deals eliminating the threat of jail.
• Take every opportunity to obtain a dismissal before trial.
• Work as co-counsel with other lawyers in those unique cases where additional resources are needed.

If you have been charged with a felony or misdemeanor, you deserve a legal team committed to protecting your rights.

Call our criminal defense attorneys at 248-451-2200. For the fastest response at night and on weekends please click here to email.

For your reference we have provided a partial list of felony and misdemeanor crimes with the corresponding statute numbers here.

Misdemeanors & Felonies Resources

• Misdemeanors & Felonies: FAQs
• Macomb County District Courts
• Oakland County District Courts
• Wayne County District Courts
• Approved bail bondsmen for Oakland County, Michigan
• Approved bail bondsmen for Macomb County, Michigan

For the fastest response at night and on weekends please email me. I check my Blackberry frequently and will respond as soon as I see your message.