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Michigan Domestic Violence & Stalking Defense

Former Police Officer — Now Fighting to Protect Your Freedom

When the police are called to a domestic dispute, emotions are high, and arrests are often made before the facts are clear. In Michigan, even a minor argument or misunderstanding can lead to domestic violence or stalking charges — charges that carry severe penalties and can permanently damage your reputation, career, and family relationships.

At Brown & Associates Legal Services, Attorney Christopher Brown brings a unique advantage to your defense. As a former Detroit-area police officer, he understands exactly how these cases are investigated, how officers make charging decisions, and where procedural mistakes are often made. Today, he uses that insider knowledge to challenge police assumptions, expose inconsistencies, and protect clients facing Michigan’s toughest domestic assault and stalking allegations.

Understanding Domestic Violence Under Michigan Law

In Michigan, domestic violence charges arise when an alleged victim has one of the following relationships to the accused:

• A current or former spouse

• A person in a dating relationship

• Someone who shares a child with the accused

• A current or former household member

These cases are often emotionally charged and heavily influenced by police interpretation. As a former officer, Christopher Brown knows how easily statements can be taken out of context, how “probable cause” is often stretched, and how arrests can occur even when no injuries exist. That insight allows him to dismantle weak prosecutions before they ever reach trial.

Types of Domestic Violence Charges in Michigan

Domestic Assault (MCL 750.81)

A person may be charged with domestic assault even if no physical injury occurs. All it takes is an allegation of unwanted contact or a perceived threat.
Penalties include:

• 1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Up to 93 days in jail and/or $500 fine

• 2nd Offense (Misdemeanor): Up to 1 year in jail and/or $1,000 fine

• 3rd Offense (Felony): Up to 2 years in prison and/or $2,500 fine

Aggravated Domestic Assault (MCL 750.81a)

When injuries are alleged to require medical treatment, the charge becomes “aggravated” — even if the evidence is weak or the injuries are self-inflicted.
Penalties include:

• 1st Offense (Misdemeanor): Up to 1 year in jail and/or $1,000 fine

• 2nd Offense (Felony): Up to 2 years in prison and/or $2,500 fine

Attorney Brown’s experience on both sides of these cases allows him to spot investigative shortcuts — such as unrecorded statements, missing photos, or misapplied probable cause — that can lead to dismissals or acquittals.

How We Defend Domestic Violence Allegations

Domestic violence cases often depend on conflicting stories, unreliable witnesses, or exaggerated claims made during heated moments. Christopher Brown uses his law-enforcement background to reconstruct what really happened by:

• Reviewing police reports and body-cam footage for inconsistencies

• Exposing constitutional and Miranda violations

• Challenging unlawful arrests or warrantless entries

• Identifying ulterior motives such as custody disputes or revenge allegations

• Presenting independent evidence to establish reasonable doubt

Our firm has successfully defended hundreds of clients accused of domestic assault, spousal abuse, and related charges throughout Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Washtenaw, and St. Clair Counties.

Michigan Stalking and Aggravated Stalking Defense

Stalking in Michigan (MCL 750.411h) involves repeated, unwanted contact that causes fear, intimidation, or harassment. This includes physical following, showing up at a workplace or home, sending unwanted messages, or delivering items after being told to stop.

Penalties include:

• Stalking (Misdemeanor): Up to 1 year in jail and/or $1,000 fine

• Aggravated Stalking (Felony): Up to 5 years in prison and/or $10,000 fine

• Aggravated Stalking of a Minor: Up to 10 years in prison and/or $15,000 fine

Many stalking cases hinge on misinterpreted communication or exaggerated fears. As a former police officer, Christopher Brown understands how investigators document “patterns” of contact — and how to expose when that pattern doesn’t legally meet the definition of stalking.

The Brown & Associates Advantage

What separates Brown & Associates Legal Services from other defense firms is insight born of experience.

• We know police procedure. Attorney Brown was trained in how to respond to domestic calls, gather statements, and decide when to arrest — and he knows when officers fail to follow that training.

• We know the prosecution’s playbook. We anticipate the arguments and evidence prosecutors rely on to secure convictions.

• We build proactive defenses. From cross-examining alleged victims to consulting forensic experts, we take every step to protect your rights.

Our goal is simple: to keep you out of jail, protect your record, and restore your reputation.

Contact Brown & Associates Legal Services

If you’re facing allegations of domestic violence, aggravated assault, or stalking, you need representation from someone who understands how law enforcement and the courts really work.

Call Brown & Associates Legal Services at (248) 468-1468.

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