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Michigan Assault Defense Lawyer

Ensuring Your Case Is Treated with Urgency & Care

Misdemeanor Assault crimes in Michigan include Assault (Simple Assault), Assault and Battery, and Aggravated Assault. Simple Assault and Assault and Battery can put you in Jail for up to 93 days. While many believe Assault involves hitting or inflicting physical harm on someone, this is not true. Assault means you have threatened violence toward another person and does not have to involve any touching. Assault and Battery includes contact, but no injury. The more serious Aggravated Assault involves a “serious or aggravated injury,” and the maximum Jail time is increased dramatically. If you have been accused of violating the Michigan misdemeanor assault laws, your freedom and future are best protected not by a general criminal defense attorney, but someone who concentrates on Assault cases. Call Prain Law, PLLC for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Assault (Simple Assault)

  • The Law: MCL 750.81
  • Penalty: 93 days in Jail and/or $500.00 fine, or both

Assault and Battery (A&B)

  • The Law: MCL 750.81
  • Penalty: 93 days in Jail and/or $500.00 fine, or both

Aggravated Assault

  • The Law: MCL 750.81a
  • Penalty: 1 year in Jail and/or $500.00 fine

Domestic Violence (Domestic Assault)

  • The Law: MCL 750.81(2)
  • Penalty: 93 days in Jail and/or $500, or both

Domestic Violence (Domestic Assault) Second Offense

  • The Law: MCL 750.81(3)
  • Penalty: 1 year in Jail and/or $1,000.00 fine, or both

Aggravated Domestic Violence (Aggravated Domestic Assault)

  • The Law: MCL 750.81a(2)
  • Penalty: 1 year in Jail and/or $1,000.00 fine, or both

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Facing an Assault and Battery Charge? Don't make any decisions until you at least talk to our Michigan Domestic Violence Attorney Brian J. Prain of Prain Law, PLLC. Defending those accused of Assault and Battery crimes is what we do! Call us anytime at (248) 731-4543. Contact us here.

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Why Hire Prain Law, PLLC?

Defense You Can Depend On. Experience You Can Trust.

Prain Law, PLLC is a firm name that Michigan knows and trusts for proven defense. Our allegiance lies with the criminally-accused, and we spend 100% of our time and efforts taking a stand for their rights. Whether inside or outside of the courtroom, we stick with your side of the story no matter what. Before hiring a defense attorney for your case, make sure that he or she is qualified enough to handle it.

  • Committed to Winning & Refusing to Lose

    Taking a loss is never an option at our firm. We are prepared to do everything it takes to reach a favorable outcome.

  • Experienced Trial Attorney & Courtroom Champion

    Attorney Prain's fearlessness and powerful legal abilities have led to many dropped charges and "not-guilty" verdicts.

  • 100% Dedicated to Defending Sex Crimes

    Criminal defense is our firm's exclusive focus. We are committed to protecting and defending the accused.

  • Top-Ranked Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney

    Attorney Prain has been selected by the Super Lawyers® organization every year since 2013, & has. "10.0" Avvo Rating.

  • ​Accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct?​

    When faced with a charge this serious, you need a powerful and proven legal team in your corner. Prain Law, PLLC is prepared to defend your good name.

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  • Experienced in Achieving the Best Possible Outcomes


    Criminal cases are resolved through trial, plea agreements, or, in rare instances, dismissals of some or all charges. With extensive experience in all three paths, Attorney Brian K. Prain will go the extra mile to protect your freedom and constitutional rights.

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