Walled Lake Misdemeanor Lawyer

Misdemeanor Attorney in Walled Lake, MI

Misdemeanor offenses represent a category of criminal acts considered less serious than felonies but more significant than civil infractions. These violations typically result in penalties such as fines, probation, community service, or occasionally brief jail sentences. Nevertheless, they can have significant repercussions for those convicted, impacting areas such as employment, housing, and personal reputation.

Types of Misdemeanor Charges:

Examples of misdemeanor offenses vary widely and can include:

1. Petty Theft: Theft of goods or services below a certain monetary value, such as shoplifting items from a store.
2. Simple Assault: Physical violence or threat of violence against another person that does not result in serious injury.
3. Vandalism: Willful destruction or defacement of property belonging to another person or entity.
4. Trespassing: Unauthorized entry onto someone else’s property.
5. Disorderly Conduct: Behaviors that disturb the peace or create a public nuisance, such as public intoxication or causing a disturbance in a public place.
6. Driving Under the Influence (DUI): Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, typically with a blood alcohol concentration below a certain threshold.
7. Prostitution: Engaging in or soliciting sexual acts in exchange for money or other forms of compensation.
8. Simple Drug Possession: Possession of controlled substances for personal use, in quantities below certain thresholds.
9. Domestic Violence: Physical or emotional abuse within a domestic relationship that does not result in significant injury.
10. Public Intoxication: Being visibly intoxicated in a public place to the extent that it poses a danger to oneself or others.

If you or someone you know needs a misdemeanor lawyer in Walled Lake, Michigan, our experienced attorney at The Law Office of Julian J. Poota, PLLC can help you. We offer clients a free initial consultation. To discuss your current legal situation, call us at (888) 399-7979 or contact us online.

52-1 District Court

Charges in Walled Lake are handled through the 52nd District Court – 1st Division (52-1) in Novi.
Learn more about the 52-1 court here.

52nd District Court
48150 Grand River Ave #52nd, Novi, MI 48374