Detroit Michigan Domestic Violence Attorney
Were You Arrested for Domestic Violence? Call the Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates immediately to begin defending your rights and future. Detroit Domestic Violence Lawyer Kevin Bessant and help to restore your reputation and peace of mind!
Believe it or not, but women are not always the only victims of domestic violence. Men are just as likely to be victims by their wife or girlfriend as well. The problem is that often times the police will arrest and prosecute the man in a domestic dispute without ever hearing his side of the story first. You have a right to defend yourself!! Do not let this happen to you!! Protect your rights with the skill and experience of Kevin Bessant by your side!! If you have been charged with a Misdemeanor or Felony charge in Wayne County, Oakland County, Macomb County, Monroe County, Livingston County, or Washtenaw County, please call our office immediately so we can help you today! The Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates has helped hundreds of clients just like you gain the justice they deserve in the court of law!!
Detroit Domestic Violence Lawyer Kevin Bessant Aggressively Fights For You!
Criminal Assault cases can be classified as domestic violence if they are allegedly committed against your child, spouse, ex-spouse, the other parent of your child, immediate family member, someone you are in a dating or intimate relationship with or other similar closely related individual, or a roommate who lives with you.
Depending upon the type of crime charged, whether aggravated domestic violence, and whether the client has a prior criminal record, the penalties for this crime when convicted can include jail or prison time, community service, court-mandated anger management treatment as well as substantial fines and costs. If you have been arrested click here to learn more about your rights following an arrest or call the Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates at 313-658-8159.
Do not attempt to face this uphill battle alone. It is never recommended that you face assault and battery charges without a skilled attorney fighting for your rights. Kevin Bessant will aggressively defend your rights in a domestic violence case and defend your rights before a jury at trial. Call our office today for a free consultation or online consultation.
A Domestic Violence charge is typically either a misdemeanor or in severe cases a felony, and can cause serious harm to your reputation; career; personal life; parental and custody rights; ability to possess a firearm; and can even jeopardize your freedom with the threat of jail or prison. This is why you deserve to have the Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates handle your case with the proper care, attention, and detail it deserves.
Common Offenses and Penalties Include:
- First Offense – 93 day Misdemeanor
- Second offense – 1yr Misdemeanor
- Aggravated (1yr-Misdemeanor)
- Third Offense – Felony
- Malicious Use of Telecommunications Device
- Felonious Assault
- Stalking
- Assault with Intent To Murder
- Interfering with a crime report
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Legal Authority: Statute and Case Law
- Michigan’s domestic assault statute is codified at MCL 750.81, with aggravated domestic violence at MCL 750.81a.
- Crawford v Washington, 541 US 36, 68 (2004) — the U.S. Supreme Court held that a testimonial out-of-court statement from an unavailable witness cannot be used against a defendant unless the defense had a prior chance to cross-examine that witness, which limits how far prosecutors can rely on a recanting or absent complainant’s earlier statements to police.
For the current statutory text and published opinions, see the Michigan Legislature’s MCL database and the Michigan Courts case search.
About Attorney Kevin Bessant
- Licensed Michigan Attorney with the State Bar of Michigan and over 20 years of criminal defense trial experience.
- Michigan Super Lawyer, recognized annually from 2015 through 2025.
- Detroit Business Magazine (DBusiness) Top Lawyer, 2017.
- Listed among Expertise.com’s Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Detroit.
- Interviewed by Fox 2 News Detroit (2016) regarding Michigan State Police breathalyzer calibration errors affecting nearly 2,000 DUI cases statewide between December 2015 and April 2016.
- Offices in Detroit, Eastpointe, and Southfield, Michigan, serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties.
- Free case evaluation: 313-658-8159
Frequently Asked Questions
Is domestic violence in Michigan a misdemeanor or a felony?
A first offense is typically a 93-day misdemeanor, a second offense is generally a 1-year misdemeanor, and a third offense can be charged as a felony under Michigan law.
Who can be considered a victim in a Michigan domestic violence case?
Domestic violence charges can apply to alleged conduct against a spouse, ex-spouse, co-parent, immediate family member, someone in a dating or intimate relationship, or a roommate.
Are men ever victims of domestic violence, and can they be wrongly charged?
Yes. Men can be victims of domestic violence as well, and cases sometimes result in an arrest before both sides of the story are heard, making legal representation important.
What are the potential penalties for a domestic violence conviction?
Penalties can include jail or prison time, court-mandated anger management treatment, fines and costs, and loss of the right to possess a firearm.