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What Is Assault with Intent to Commit Murder?

Assault with Intent to Commit Murder is a felony that occurs when someone assaults another person intending to kill them. It is a specific intent crime, which means the jury must find the defendant actually intended to kill the victim to find them gu… Read More
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Categories: Assault, Murder
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What Is Assault with Intent to Do Great Bodily Harm

Assault with Intent to Do Great Bodily Harm is a serious crime, and a conviction almost always results in jail time. To protect your rights and defend yourself in court, you need an experienced and aggressive criminal defense lawyer who will carefull… Read More
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Felonious Assault With a Deadly Weapon

In Michigan, the crime of Felonious Assault with a Deadly Weapon occurs when a person commits an assault using a gun, knife, brass knuckles, or any object that could be used as a “dangerous weapon.” A person can be charged with Felonious Assault… Read More
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Assault with Intent to Commit a Felony

In Michigan, the crime of assault with intent to commit a felony is a serious offense, and a conviction carries severe consequences, including up to 10 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. If you were charged with assault with intent to commit a felony… Read More
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What is Simple Assault, and What Are the Penalties?

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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Defenses to Charges of Assault and Battery

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

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

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