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What’s the Best Defense Against a Felony Retail Fraud Charge in Detroit?

Posted September 1, 2026 by Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates

A single moment at a Detroit retailer has spiraled into a first-degree retail fraud charge, and you’re now staring down a five-year prison sentence….

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Tags: 3rd Circuit Court, Criminal Defense, Detroit Criminal Defense, felony retail fraud, Legal Defense Strategies, Michigan Law, shoplifting charges, Wayne County

What’s the Best Defense Against a Detroit Felony Assault Charge?

Posted August 24, 2026 by Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates

A single moment of conflict in Detroit can instantly strip away your career, your right to bear arms, and your very freedom. You already know that…

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Tags: assault charges, Criminal Defense, Detroit lawyer, felony assault, Legal Defense Strategies, Michigan Law, Penal Code 750.82, stand your ground

What Makes a Michigan DUI a Felony Under Heidi’s Law?

Posted August 7, 2026 by Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates

In Michigan, a single mistake from twenty years ago can collide with a new arrest to trigger a mandatory prison sentence. Under Heidi’s Law, the…

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Tags: Criminal Defense, drunk driving, DUI Defense, Felony DUI, Heidi's Law, Legal Defense Strategies, Michigan Law, OWI Charges

What Counts as Felonious Assault in Michigan?

Posted July 31, 2026 by Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates

A single moment of conflict can turn into a four year prison sentence before you even realize what hit you. You’re likely standing at a crossroads,…

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Tags: assault charges, assault with a dangerous weapon, Criminal Defense, Felonious Assault, felony penalties, Legal Defense Strategies, Michigan Law

What Standard of Proof Applies at a Michigan Probation Violation Hearing?

Posted June 10, 2026 by Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates

You stand in the 36th District Court or the 3rd Circuit, heart racing, as the judge reviews a motion to revoke your freedom. The “Show Cause” hearing…

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Tags: 36th District Court, 3rd Circuit Court, Criminal Defense, Detroit Law, HYTA, Legal Defense Strategies, probation violation, show cause hearing

What’s the Federal ‘Safety Valve’ Provision for a Drug Trafficking Case?

Posted May 31, 2026 by Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates

The DEA’s Detroit Field Division seized over 1,600 kilograms of cocaine and 1,054 kilograms of methamphetamine in 2025, but a high-profile arrest…

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Tags: Criminal Defense, DEA, Drug Trafficking, Federal Drug Charges, Felony Defense, Intent to Distribute, Legal Defense Strategies, Michigan Law

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