Sexting Criminal Defense Attorney

While sexting may seem like harmless fun, if either of the parties are under the age of 18 it can result in some very serious charges. The state sees this as the creation and distribution of child pornography. Even the child him or herself can be charged, and if a computer was involved at any time it can result in sentence enhancements. Sexting is a problem with no end in sight, and has been debated on TV talk shows, at school board meetings, and by parents throughout Michigan and worldwide. While most adults would like to see sexting made illegal, current Michigan law . If you or a loved one have been charged with a crime associated with sexting it is important to retain an experienced criminal lawyer to protect your rights. Our experienced attorneys are regulars at metro Detroit courts and have developed relationships with local judges, prosecutors, and city attorneys who will be assigned to your case. We can negotiate with the prosecutor to get these charges reduced, modified, or even dismissed. We can work to get you sentenced pursuant to a diversionary program so that if all goes well your record will eventually be clean.

Need a Sexting Criminal Defense Attorney? To retain Garmo & Kiste, PLC call us at (248) 398-7100 for a free consultation or contact us with a private message.

Malicious Destruction of Property is a crime in Michigan pursuant to MCL 750.377(a). Once you have gone through the whole process of being charged with this crime though, you could be in for a nasty surprise. Upon receiving a conviction for Malicious Destruction of Property, your driver’s license may be suspended. Getting it back can be a significant hassle with the secretary of state. It can be easier to just fight the charge from the outset. Malicious destruction of property is a misdemeanor. Through negotiation with the prosecutor it may be possible to get the charges modified, reduced, or even dismissed. Through pleading to a different offense you may be able to avoid licensure effects entirely. Even if you have already been convicted of Malicious destruction of property we may be able to attempt to get you a retroactive diversionary sentence, or work to appeal your license suspension.

Regardless of where you are in the process, it is important to retain an attorney who is experienced in criminal law and licensure issues. At Garmo & Kiste, PLC we can negotiate with the prosecutor on your behalf to try to get your charge reduced or modified so it does not carry a licensure penalty. If your license is already suspended we can seek restoration and get you back on the road.

Criminal Malicious Destruction of Property Michigan: To retain Garmo & Kiste, PLC, for assistance in these matters call us at (248) 398-7100 for a free consultation or contact us with a private message. We are experienced Michigan attorneys with offices in Troy, MI.

Harassment and Stalking in Michigan Victim of Harassment and Stalking in Michigan? Hsrassment is a criminal offense in Michigan under the stalking statute which states:

750.411h Stalking; definitions; violation as misdemeanor; penalties; probation; conditions; evidence of continued conduct as rebuttable presumption; additional penalties.

Sec. 411h.

(1) As used in this section:

(c) “Harassment” means conduct directed toward a victim that includes, but is not limited to, repeated or continuing unconsented contact that would cause a reasonable individual to suffer emotional distress and that actually causes the victim to suffer emotional distress. Harassment does not include constitutionally protected activity or conduct that serves a legitimate purpose.

If you are charged with stalking it is a very serious offense. You need an experienced attorney to represent you to prevent you from paying heavy fines, having a permanent criminal record, or even incarceration. Furthermore, our office recently handled a case where a client was convicted of stalking, was incarcerated, and completed parole successfully. However, thereafter a PPO was taken out against him, meaning that he was punished repeatedly for the same offense. Moreover, this PPO could last or be extended indefinitely. If you do not want this to happen to you, it is important to fight this charge from the very beginning. The attorneys of Garmo & Kiste, PLC have had success fighting charges of stalking and harassment, and we can put our experience to work for you in order to get these charges modified, reduced, or even dismissed.

To retain Garmo & Kiste, PLC, for assistance in these matters call us at (248) 398-7100 for a free consultation or contact us with a private message. We are experienced Michigan attorneys with offices in Troy, MI.

MDOP Affects Ability to Get Homeowners Insurance A conviction for Malicious Destruction of Property (MDOP) can affect your ability to get Homeowner’s insurance. Michigan has extensive statutes governing a crime called “malicious destruction of property.” The statutes outline the punishments associated with the destruction of different types of property. Many are very serious, as you may expect they include incarceration, court fees and fines, and may result in the creation of a lifetime criminal record. However, one possible ramification you may not be aware of can be expensive, burdensome, and a complete surprise: your homeowner’s insurance rates may go up. Insurance companies can assess the risk of having to pay out on any given individual based on many different factors. Their algorithms reflect that if you have this particular strike against you, you are a higher risk. At Garmo & Kiste, PLC we have developed relationships with local Prosecutor’s and City Attorneys, we may be able to get these charges reduced, modified, or even dismissed, and save you rising insurance costs among many others. While you may think it’s too expensive to hire an attorney, you could in fact be saving yourself thousands of dollars in insurance premiums every year. You can’t afford not to call Garmo & Kiste, PLC today. To retain Garmo & Kiste, PLC call us at (248) 398-7100 (248) 398-7100 for a free consultation or contact us with a private message.

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