Howell and Walled Lake, Michigan, Criminal Defense Attorneys
Michigan trial lawyers with a focus on drunk driving criminal defense issues
A Michigan felony or misdemeanor criminal charge is a serious matter. It must be addressed by a skilled criminal defense trial attorney who will protect your legal rights.
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At the Walled Lake and Howell law offices of Reeds & Reeds, in our 40 years of practice and after over 1,000 criminal trials, we have helped thousands of Michigan clients secure positive results, and this is the measure by which a law firm should be judged.
Criminal defense attorney Michael Reeds is a noted author, lecturer, and commentator, and a contributor to the “Trial Tactics” chapter of the Michigan Drunk Driving Law and Practice book, a comprehensive resource for attorneys published through the Institute for Continuing Legal Education in Ann Arbor. Travis M. Reeds has also written, lectured, and commented on criminal defense, tactics, driver licensing, and domestic violence.
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This Criminal Defense Information Center is intended to provide general information—it is not specific to your case. If you have been arrested for drunk driving, drugs, domestic violence, a sex crime or any Michigan criminal charge, contact the criminal defense attorneys at Reeds & Reeds for afree consultation and a powerful legal advocate in your corner.
Criminal Defense - An Overview
Our criminal justice system can be overwhelming and frightening. The incarceration rate in the United States is much higher than that of other industrialized countries. Prison sentences are getting longer and more frequent. If you face the possibility of being accused of a crime, contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer as early in the process as possible, preferably even before questioning or investigation by the police. A skilled attorney can fight for your legal and constitutional rights.
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Constitutional Protections for the Criminal Defendant
The United States Constitution and its subsequent amendments define the scope of governmental power and reserve certain individual rights to the people. The first 10 amendments, also called the Bill of Rights, contain basic, fundamental rights of individuals on which the government may not impinge. Many of these constitutional rights provide protection to criminal defendants in the criminal justice system. The Fourteenth Amendment extends substantive due process rights beyond just the federal system to criminal defendants in state courts where the vast majority of criminal trials occur.
The basic constitutional rights of the criminal defendant permeate every aspect of the criminal justice process. If you have been accused of a crime, whether federal, state or local, a seasoned criminal defense attorney can explain these rights to you and help you to fight for them at every step of the way.
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Classifications of Crimes
Because the negative behavior regulated by the criminal laws varies from relatively minor to devastatingly violent, crimes are classified into levels or degrees. The classification of a crime reflects its seriousness. The actual classification of a particular offense varies depending on the jurisdiction. If you are questioned about a crime or are accused of or arrested for a crime, you should consult an experienced attorney as early in the process as possible. A criminal defense lawyer can explain the particular crime involved and its possible ramifications.
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The Right to Counsel
The Sixth Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees the right to an attorney to anyone facing federal criminal charges. The 14th Amendment and some state constitutions also afford this right to anyone facing state felony charges. Those who are indigent and cannot afford an attorney have the right to have one appointed to them for free. Most people, however, do not understand what the right to an attorney means, when this right attaches or who qualifies for a court-appointed lawyer.
If you are accused of a serious crime, it is essential that you retain the services of an experienced criminal defense lawyer to fight for your legal and constitutional rights throughout the criminal justice process.
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