Robert J Baker & Associates, PLLC is dedicated to the legal profession and to providing our clients the very best criminal defense possible. We will provide you the information and advice to allow you the opportunity to make the best choices in your case.
DUI/DWI
One of the best defenses to a Driving Under the Influence charge (or Operating While Intoxicated) is to not do it. However, in the real world, we know these situations do occur. And we are here to help. Our firm has extensive experience in defending clients charged with DUI.
Wrongful Death
Michigan's Wrongful Death Statute, MCL 600.2922, is one of the most comprehensive, victim (or family/friends of victim) oriented Wrongful Death statutes in the nation. Our firm recently settled a wrongful death case for approximately 50 times that which a professional wrongful death law firm initially assessed at a total value of $10,000. In that particular case, our firm went up against four large, well-seasoned, big-city law firms and beat them all. Such an enormous award did not surprise any members of our staff; rather, large client awards are consistent with the firm's goal of seeking and obtaining the absolute maximum amount of money from the facts of the case. Client satisfaction is a mandatory element of professionalism at R.J. Baker & Associates, PLLC.
Sex Crimes
Many cases are resolved with police just closing their files, because the evidence of a crime is simply insufficient. The court system does not get involved. However, as with many things in life, the world is not perfect and police officers do make mistakes. People have been falsely accused of rape, domestic violence, murder, and even drug possession because officers were either making negligent mistakes in their investigation, intentionally framing suspects, or intentionally lying about probable cause to justify an otherwise unlawful search of a home, car, or even of someone's person.
Theft
Misdemeanors
A criminal conviction will remain on your record for the rest of your life and may mean you are disqualified from certain types of employment or benefits in the future. Prior convictions may be used to increase the sentence for subsequent convictions. Certain minor crimes (misdemeanors) may become felonies for repeat offenses.
Embezzlement
The prosecuting office typically seeks substantial custody time. Examples of felonies include Murder, Sexual Assault, Aggravated Domestic Assault, Grand Larceny, Aggravated Assault, third offense DUI or DUI Causing Death or Serious Injury, Child Sexual Assault, Arson, Embezzlement and many others. These offenses carry substantial jail time under the laws of the State of Michigan.
Drug Crimes
Assault
Misdemeanor offenses are less severe than felonies. Examples of misdemeanors include cases of first and second offense DUI without death or serious bodily injury, leaving the scene of an accident, simple assault, negligent operation, and disorderly conduct.
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Medical Malpractice
Wrongful death occurs from a variety of reasons, e.g., car accidents, medical malpractice, neglect, fault of another, work place deaths, nursing home accidents and/or failure to properly train employees, and so on and so forth. The reasons are endless.
Marisa McNeely has assisted in the field of law for nearly two decades, with a ton of experience in family and bankruptcy law.
Foreclosure
If you are underwater on your mortgage and want to explore your options of keeping your home, we can help. If you are recently un- or underemployed and extremely behind on bills, we can help with that, too.