Sunday, August 15, 2021

New Law Means New Probationary Terms. Do You Qualify?

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Effective March 24, 2021 there’s a new presumption in Michigan law
against jail or probationary sentences for persons convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses.     

Senate Bill 1048 (2020) is part of criminal justice reform efforts across the country providing uniform standards for the probation system and ultimately reducing the number of citizens subject to unnecessary jail and probationary terms.  

For years, District Court dockets have been clogged with probation review and violation hearings involving individuals who have been convicted of minor crimes.  

Find out what this could mean for you or a loved one. Learn more here!

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If you have been charged with a crime and need advice, reach out to our expert criminal defense attorney in Ann ArborSteven Tramontin. Call us at 734-665-4441 or email Steven at stramontin@psedlaw.com.

Sunday, August 1, 2021

New Michigan Law Seeks to Minimize Unnecessary Terms of Probation

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Senate Bill 1048 is designed to reduce the entanglement of typically law-abiding citizens convicted of minor offenses with the court system.
  It’s now presumed that a person who is convicted of a non-serious misdemeanor should not be sentenced to jail or probation unless there’s evidence presented by the prosecution to the contrary.  Serious misdemeanor offenses are enumerated in MCL 780.811 and include domestic violence, child abuse, and certain offenses involving a firearm.

Learn more here!

Get Started Today: Schedule Your Consultation!


If you have been charged with a crime and need advice, reach out to our expert criminal defense attorney in Ann ArborSteven Tramontin. Call us at 734-665-4441 or email Steven at stramontin@psedlaw.com.