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What is Simple Assault, and What Are the Penalties?

March 15th, 2022
Posted By
Robert Elmen
Assault is one of the least understood and most misused words in the American language. When people hear the word assault, they often think of a brutal beating. But in Michigan, the crime of simple assault occurs when someone attempts to cause physic… Read More
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Categories: Assault
assault and battery

Defenses to Charges of Assault and Battery

November 18th, 2021
Posted By
Robert Elmen
If you have been charged with assault and battery in Michigan, there are various defenses that your attorney may be able to use in court. While every case is different, there are several common defenses that commonly arise when someone is facing char… Read More
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Sexual assault by doctors

Michigan Bill Aims to Prevent Future Sexual Assault by Doctors

November 3rd, 2021
Posted By
Robert Elmen
In September, Michigan lawmakers introduced a series of bills intended to hold medical professionals accountable for sexual misconduct. The move comes less than a week after Olympic gymnasts testified at a U.S. Senate hearing about the abuse they exp… Read More
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Categories: Assault, Sex-Related Charges
interrogation

What To Do If You’ve Been Charged With Criminal Assault in Michigan

March 12th, 2020
Posted By
Robert Elmen
If you’ve been charged with assault and battery in or around Ann Arbor, Michigan, you may have questions about what to do next and the penalties you could face. At Elmen Legal, I’m here to answer your questions and defend you against criminal cha… Read More
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Categories: Assault