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Michigan Home Invasion Lawyers
Michigan Home Invasion Lawyers
Home invasion is a serious criminal offense in Michigan, one that will leave those found guilty potentially facing life in prison. In Michigan criminal court, it is always classified as a felony. Sentences for this offense can be harsh, including huge fines and decades spent in state prison. The charge of Home Invasion is broken down into three different degrees, with Home Invasion First Degree being the toughest penalty and Home Invasion Third Degree being the lightest. If you have been charged with home invasion, you are likely worried about having to face these consequences. The element of home invasion charges are:
1) The entering of a dwelling;
2) with the intent to take property or money from the occupant of the dwelling in an unlawful manner; through the use of threat, force, assault, or violence.
The motive for a home invasion robbery is usually theft – stealing valuable items such as cash, drugs or property. Retaliation against an occupant of the residence is also a common motive. In some cases, the person enters the home with the intent to commit a sexual assault upon the occupant of the residence. Many home invasion occur when both the offender and the victim are involved in the illegal drug trade, especially when the motive behind the crime is to steal drugs or money used to facilitate the drug transactions.
Defenses to Charges of Home Invasion in Michigan
Until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, every defendant is innocent. With home invasion, the prosecutor must prove each element of the crime. Prosecutors must prove that you did in fact enter the victim's house with the intent to commit robbery at the time you entered the dwelling did exist, and that you committed the alleged crime while you were inside the dwelling. In order to prove the defendant's guilt, prosecutors often introduce evidence including victim statements, forensics, and statements of witnesses. We will vigorously challenge the evidence, and work to develop the strongest, most effective defense possible. The most common defense strategies in cases of home invasion include:
False accusation
Misidentification
Misidentification
Alibi
The accused entered the home by mistake
The accused lacked the required intent to commit a crime inside the home
Mistaken identity
The accused lacked the required intent to commit a crime inside the home
Mistaken identity
If you have been charged with home invasion in Michigan, you need to understand that the stakes are extremely high, as the sentencing guidelines for this crime are strict. First-degree home invasion in Michigan is a felony offense that carries up to 20 years of prison time and $5,000 in fines. If you have been arrested on charges of home invasion, burglary or robbery, we can help mount a strategic defense.
If you have been charged with a home invation crime, you need our experienced Detroit Criminal Defense team. We are ready to craft the best defense in your case. Call us toll free 1-800-228-5989 for a free consultation
Charged With Home Invasion / Burglary In Detroit-Wayne County?
Charged With Home Invasion / Burglary In Detroit-Wayne County?