Facing an Assault Charge in Bloomfield Hills

An assault accusation puts your job, your reputation, and your time with your family in question. You want to know what the charge means, what happens next, and what you can do before your first court date.

J. Dallo is a Bloomfield Hills assault lawyer with 17 years of practice in Michigan criminal law and a member of the State Bar of Michigan.

We review the accusation, the evidence, and the charge to see what options may be available. Our case record includes not-guilty verdicts and a dismissed weapons charge in Oakland County courts. Every case turns on its own facts, and no lawyer can promise an outcome.

Share the details of the charge you are facing, and we will explain what the process looks like from here.

The Assault Charges Our Bloomfield Hills Assault Attorney Defends

Not every assault charge looks the same under Michigan law. The exact charge you face changes your entire defense.

We defend the full range of assault cases that come through Oakland County courts, including:

• Simple assault and battery, the most common misdemeanor charge, covering anything from a shove to a punch
• Domestic assault, which applies to a spouse, a former partner, or someone who lives in your home
• Felonious assault, also called assault with a dangerous weapon, which turns an altercation into a felony the moment a weapon is involved
• Aggravated assault, where someone was seriously hurt even without a weapon. On a first offense this is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail; it can become a felony only with a prior qualifying conviction.
• Habitual assault charges, where a prior domestic-violence conviction turns a later domestic assault charge into a felony
• Assault on a public safety worker, such as a police officer or an emergency medical responder, which carries harsher penalties than a standard charge

Whatever charge is on your paperwork, we start by reviewing what the prosecutor has to prove and how the evidence was gathered.

What a Bloomfield Hills Assault Conviction Can Cost You

A simple assault conviction can mean up to 93 days in jail. It can also mean a $500 fine under MCL 750.81. That is before you count what a record does to a job application.

If a weapon was involved, even a car or a bottle, the charge can become felonious assault. That is a felony. It carries up to four years in prison and a $2,000 fine under MCL 750.82.

• A first domestic assault charge carries the same jail exposure as a first simple-assault charge: up to 93 days and a $500 fine.
• A second charge against the same person is still a misdemeanor, but the exposure rises to up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.
• It takes a third charge to become a felony, carrying up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine under MCL 750.81.

Is a plea deal your only option? Not necessarily, and we review the evidence before recommending one.

A conviction does not clear itself over time. You have to petition the court to set it aside later, and not every assault conviction qualifies for that.

Recent Assault Case Outcomes We Have Won in Oakland County

These are actual case results from Dallo Law’s own files.

Every case is different, and results like these depend on the specific facts involved rather than something we can promise upfront.

We look at the police report, the witness statements, and the timeline before recommending a plea.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.

Bloomfield Hills Assault Lawyer FAQ: What Clients Ask First

What happens after an arrest for assault in Bloomfield Hills?

Most arrests start with an arraignment at the 48th District Court on Telegraph Road. Misdemeanors usually stay there. Felony charges, like felonious assault, move up to the Oakland County Circuit Court in Pontiac after a preliminary hearing.

Will I go to jail for a first-time assault charge?

Not always. A first simple assault conviction carries up to 93 days in jail. Many first offenders get probation instead, depending on the facts of the case.

The police say I used a weapon. Does that make this a felony?

It can. Michigan calls this felonious assault. It applies to guns, knives, and even everyday objects used as weapons.

Can domestic assault charges be dropped if the other person does not want to press charges?

Not automatically. Once police file a report, the prosecutor decides what happens next, not the other person. We have gotten domestic assault charges dismissed before trial by challenging the evidence directly.

Do I need a lawyer for a misdemeanor assault charge?

It is worth speaking with one. A misdemeanor conviction can still leave you with a criminal record, and that record can appear on background checks for jobs and housing.

How much does it cost to hire an assault lawyer in Bloomfield Hills?

Every case is different. We start with a consultation to look at your specific charge before quoting a fee.

What if this is not my first assault charge?

A second domestic assault charge is still a misdemeanor, with jail exposure rising to up to one year. A third domestic assault charge becomes a felony. Prior convictions from another state can count toward that escalation, so the details of an old case matter.

Can an assault charge cost me my job before I am even convicted?

It can. Many professional licenses and some employers require you to report a pending criminal charge right away, not just a conviction. That makes an early defense strategy worth more than waiting to see what happens.

If you are facing an assault charge in Bloomfield Hills, the sooner we look at your case, the more options may be available.

Talk to a Bloomfield Hills Assault Attorney Before Your Next Court Date

An assault charge will not wait until you feel ready. Neither will the court date on your paperwork. The sooner we see the police report, the more room we have to build a real defense.

Contact Dallo Law, a Bloomfield Hills assault lawyer, and tell us what you are facing. We can go over where things stand and what the next steps may look like.