FelonyDefenseAttorney
Charged with a felony? Don't say anything — call your mouthpiece. When prison is on the line, you need a defense built for trial from day one. We've gotten felonies dismissed, reduced, and won at trial across Michigan.
When Prison Is On The Line.
A felony charge in Michigan is the most serious accusation the state can make against you. You could be facing years in prison, the loss of your right to vote, the right to own a firearm, your professional license, and a permanent record that follows you onto every background check for the rest of your life.
This is not the time for a general practitioner or the cheapest lawyer in town. You need a defense attorney who has stood in front of judges and juries, who knows how to file motions that move the needle, and who isn't afraid to push a case to trial. That's exactly what Oakes Law Group does.
From the first call, we treat every felony as a trial case — because that's how you negotiate the best plea, that's how you get charges dropped, and that's how you walk out of the courtroom with your freedom intact.
Felonies We Defend.
From drug trafficking to violent crimes to white-collar federal indictments, our felony practice spans the most serious charges in Michigan. If your future is on the line, we're the team to fight for it.
Drug Charges
Possession with intent, manufacturing, distribution, trafficking — state and federal cases.
Assault & Battery
Aggravated assault, assault with a deadly weapon, assault GBH, AWIM.
Weapons Offenses
Felony firearm, CCW violations, felon-in-possession, brandishing.
Theft & Burglary
Home invasion, B&E, larceny over $1,000, retail fraud 1st & 2nd degree.
White-Collar Crimes
Embezzlement, fraud, identity theft, forgery, money laundering.
Federal Crimes
Federal indictments require federal experience. We're admitted in U.S. District Court.
Homicide & Manslaughter
The most serious charges demand the most prepared defense team. We're ready.
Drug Trafficking
Large-quantity possession, distribution networks, and federal trafficking charges.
Habitual Offender
Prior felonies can multiply your exposure. We fight habitual-offender enhancements.
Felony Charges Demand Action.
Felony cases move fast — bond hearings, preliminary exams, motions, and discovery all happen in weeks, not months. What you do in the first few days sets the tone for the entire defense.
Smart Moves
- Invoke your right to remain silent the moment you're arrested.
- Call 888-886-5711 before you say anything to anyone.
- Document everything you can remember about the arrest.
- Preserve every digital trail — texts, emails, videos, locations.
- Show up to every court date. Bench warrants destroy your case.
Costly Mistakes
- Don't talk to police. Even casual conversation can hurt you.
- Don't post on social media. Prosecutors read everything.
- Don't contact alleged victims or witnesses. It can mean new charges.
- Don't consent to searches of your home, car, or phone.
- Don't trust a public defender to give your case full attention — they're stretched thin.
Felony Consequences.
Felony sentences range from 1 year to life depending on the charge.
Some felonies carry fines up to $100,000+, plus restitution.
Voting, firearms, professional licenses, immigration status.
A felony conviction follows you onto every background check forever.
From Call To Closing Argument.
Every case is different — but every client follows the same straightforward path. No mystery. No legalese. Just clarity from day one.
Free Consult
Call 888-886-5711 — we'll review the charges, the evidence, and your options.
Investigation
We dig into the case file, identify weaknesses, and gather evidence on your behalf.
Trial Strategy
Pre-trial motions, suppression hearings, plea negotiations — all built around your defense.
Verdict / Resolution
Dismissal, reduction to a misdemeanor, favorable plea, or a fight at trial.
Got Questions?
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Your Freedom Is Worth The Call.
Felony cases are won and lost in the early days. Call now — we'll review your case, explain your options, and start building your defense today.