Domestic Violence in Michigan Should I Take The Deal

ByMatthew Benedict

Below is a short video to help people understand the most common plea offer for a Domestic Violence 1st offense in Michigan. I received two calls recently from people asking me to help them decide if they should take this plea deal. The video discusses MCL 769.4a and how it works, and some of the pitfalls people face when they accept this plea deal. Visit my criminal law blog here for more information.

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