Domestic Violence Gaylord MI Harris Law

An assault or battery on an individual’s spouse or former spouse, an individual with whom he or she has or has had a dating relationship, an individual with whom he or she has had a child in common, or a resident or former resident of his or her household , is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.

Michigan Penal Code

In Michigan, domestic violence is defined as an assault or an assault and battery by a spouse, former spouse, person who has or is currently residing in the same household, has a child in common with or who has or is in a dating relationship with.

If you are convicted of a domestic assault in Michigan, penalties according to the Michigan Penal Code include:

• 1st conviction – misdemeanor – Up to 93 days in jail and or a $500 fine.
• 2nd conviction – misdemeanor – Up to 1 year in jail and or a $1,000 fine.
• 3+ convictions -felony – Up to 2 years in prison and or a $2,500 fine.

Domestic violence convictions can impact your life. Ensuring you get the best representation in regard to your specific case is important. Harris Law is a criminal lawyer in Gaylord MI.

Domestic Violence Attorney Gaylord MI

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