Michigan Firearm Law
<h2> <center> People of the State of Michigan v. Cordell Erwin Dawson </h2> </center>
Paw Paw, Michigan, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder and carrying a firearm during the commission of a felony. This case arose from the fatal shooting of the victim during the early-morning hours of August 15, 2021. Defendant's defense at trial was that he was innocent and the shooting was perpetrated by Michael Johnson, also known as "Bruno.... More...
$ (07-23-2026 - MI)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Stephen Duane Woods, Jr. </h2> </center>
Grand Rapids, Michigan, criminal defense lawyer Michael Bartish represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm. Once the officers successfully detained Woods, he told them multiple times that he didn’t have anything on his person. One officer then patted Woods down but didn’t find a gun. Other officers used their flashlights to look through the windows of Woods’s ... More...
$ (03-10-2026 - MI)Clarence Borns v. Troy Crisman, Warden
Detroit, Michigan: n December 2012, a vandal broke the windows of two homes owned by Evelyn Hardwick. She called the police, who said there was nothing they could do. But Hardwick “wanted to find out exactly . . . why . . . someone [would] come and tear out [her] windows in mid winter for absolutely nothing.” R. 23-6, Pg. ID 1715. She suspected the reason had something to do with her son, Jame... More...
$ (02-14-2026 - MI)United States of America v. Andrial Ortiz
Lansing, Michigan, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transportation of firearm. Andrial Ortiz was a felon who was not allowed to possess a gun, and the moment he did he used it to shoot a police officer. My office was happy to prosecute this case. We accept the 15-year sentence as a just response. I hope everyone reading this will take a minute to remembe... More...
$ (02-06-2026 - MI)<H2> United States of America v. Brandon Sims
Detroit, Michigan, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with carjacking and committing a crime of violence with a machine gun. Brandon Sims, 35, of Detroit, Michigan, committed the carjacking on October 18, 2023, in Detroit, Michigan. Sims carjacked a man who was assisting a young woman move out of Mr. Sims’s residence. Sims entered the male victim’s SUV and brandished ... More...
$ (01-14-2026 - MI)<H2> United States of America v. Brandon Lemar Baines
Grand Rapids, Michigan, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute over 12 pounds of methamphetamine. On January 23, 2025, officers with the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET), a multijurisdictional narcotics enforcement team working in the Kalamazoo County area, stopped a van carrying over 12 pounds of methamphetamine as it returne... More...
$ (01-16-2026 - MI)<H2> United States of America v. Brandon Lemar Baines
Grand Rapids, Michigan, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. On January 23, 2025, officers with the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET), a multijurisdictional narcotics enforcement team working in the Kalamazoo County area, stopped a van carrying over 12 pounds of methamphetamine as it returned from Det... More...
$ (01-05-2026 - MI)<H2> State of Michigan v. Teenager John Doe
Grand Rapid, Michigan, criminal defense lawyer represents Defendant charged with attempted murder for shooting at police officers. The Defendant, age 18, was walking on a sidewalk when he was recognized by officers as wanted in connection with the theft of a firearm. The Officers ordered him to stop, but he turned an pointed a gun at them. A number of shots were fire by the suspect and th... More...
$ (12-16-2025 - MI)Gun Owners of America, Inc., et al. v. U.S. Department of Justice, et al.
Bay City, Michigan, civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiffs seeking a declaratory judgment relating to Michigan firearm law.<br> <br> onald Roberts and Gun Owners of America sued the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. They aimed to prohibit the Bureau from enforcing a public-safety advisory that instructed gun sellers to reject a Michigan firearms license as a<br> satisfa... More...
$0 (11-05-2025 - MI)State of Michigan v. Terrell Epel Youngblood
Detroit, Michigan, criminal defense lawyer representing Defendant charged with econd-degree murder, felony firearm and carrying a concealed weapon. <br> <br> Terrell Epel Youngblood, 21, of Detroit, was accused for shooting and killing a 16-year-old boy. ... More...
$0 (11-04-2025 - MI)United States of America v. Avery Logan
Detroit, Michigan, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transportation of a firearm.<br> <br> Unlawful transportation of a firearm under federal law includes, but is not limited to, transporting a stolen firearm, a firearm across state lines when the person is a "prohibited person" (such as a felon), or shipping a firearm without notifying the carrier. It is also... More...
$0 (10-24-2025 - MI)United States of America v. Michael Hinds
Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing cocaine base with intent to distribute, see 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, see 18 U.S.C. § 924(c), and being a felon in possession of a firearm, see id. § 922(g)(1). Hinds moved to suppress the evidence from the car, arguing that the office... More...
$0 (08-15-2025 - MI)United States of America v. Terrence Wayne VanOchten
Grand Rapids, Michigan, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm by a drug user.<br> <br> Section 922(g)(3) of Title 18 prohibits unlawful drug users from possessing firearms. 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3). Echoing the sentiment that drug users in possession of firearms raise heightened safety concerns, the Sentencing Guidelines instruct district co... More...
$0 (08-15-2025 - MI)Larry Smith v. Wayne County, Michigan, Robert J. Donaldson
Detroit, Michigan personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on civil rights violation theories.<br> <br> After prosecutors agreed to have his murder conviction thrown<br> out, Larry Smith sued Wayne County and Robert Donaldson. Smith claims that his conviction<br> resulted from an elaborate scheme designed by police and prosecutors to elicit false testimony<br> from jailhouse infor... More...
$0 (08-05-2025 - MI)United States of America v. Marlon Darrell White
Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with transportation of firearms by felon.<br> <br> A grand jury charged Marlon White with possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon. See 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). White moved to dismiss the indictment, claiming that § 922(g)(1) violated the Second Amendment as applied to him. The<br> district court denied his ... More...
$0 (07-25-2025 - MI)United States of America v. Billy Allen Wright
Knoxville, Tennessee criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm and ammunition.<br> <br> illy Wright was arrested with a stolen firearm and charged with violating 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 922(j). ... More...
$0 (07-25-2025 - MI)United States of America v. Demarcus Greely, Omarion Brach, and Torez Burnett
Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with felon possession of firearms.<br> <br> Defendants Demarcus Greely ("Greelyâ€), Omarion Branch ("Branchâ€), and Torez Zaron Burnett ("Burnettâ€) each challenge their sentences. Greely pled guilty to unlawful possession of a machinegun, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(o). He now argues that Sect... More...
$0 (07-03-2025 - MI)United States of America v. Lavonce Makiri Smith
Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm.<br> <br> On an evening in May 2023, Grand Rapids Police Department Detective Garza was<br> involved in an on-duty car accident. The cars collided near the intersection of College Avenue<br> and Dickinson Street, in a neighborhood that was notorious for narcotics and stolen vehicle... More...
$0 (06-09-2025 - MI)United States of America v. Maloum Whitewide, Jr.
Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm. <br> <br> MoreLaw's goal is to help people seeking legal assistance to find the best lawyers available to represent them in any county in the United States. Click the link above to see some lawyers available where this case was tried who might be available to represent you. Call 8... More...
$0 (05-19-2025 - MI)State of Michigan v. Matthew Hughes
Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree home invasion.<br> <br> MoreLaw was created to help people find experienced lawyers to represent them in the more than 3,144 counties across the United States. Click the link above to see a list of lawyers ready and willing to represent you if you have a legal problem and need help. Call: 918-582-6422 for... More...
$0 (05-09-2025 - MI)United States of America v. Prince Irell Seuell
Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm.<br> <br> In November 2023, police stopped Seuell in Van Buren County, Michigan, and arrested him upon discovering an outstanding warrant. After officers impounded the vehicle, they searched a backpack recovered from the front passenger seat and found cocaine, fentanyl, clear sandwi... More...
$0 (04-27-2025 - MI)United States of America v. Prince Irell Seuell
Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm.<br> <br> In November 2023, police stopped Seuell in Van Buren County, Michigan, and arrested him upon discovering an outstanding warrant. After officers impounded the vehicle, they searched a backpack recovered from the front passenger seat and found cocaine, fentanyl, clear sandwi... More...
$0 (04-25-2025 - MI)State of Michigan v. Jerrell Alexander Lindsey
Grand Haven, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder.<br> <br> Jerrell Alexander Lindsey was accused of killing Miguel Azamudio on April 13, 2024.<br> <br> Lindsey was charged with one count of open murder, three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, and two counts of felony firearm. An open murder charge allows the jury to decide whether fi... More...
$0 (04-04-2025 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Christopher Wade </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Firing Gun on Crowded Sidewalk </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Detroit Man Sentenced to Just Over 2 Years in Federal Prison For Firing Gun on Crowded Sidewalk</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Christopher Wade, 30, was ... More...
$0 (03-28-2025 - MI)United States of America v. Duane Gary Underwood, II
Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of meth with intent to distribute.<br> <br> The officer who stopped Underwood, Officer Boglitsch, saw a large bulge in Underwood's front pocket which he feared might be a weapon, so he handcuffed Underwood, had Underwood sit on the ground, and began a pat down. It was necessary to pause, however, when ... More...
$0 (02-26-2025 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Terry Douglas, Schuyler Belew, Devun Baskerville </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Three Members of Violent National Gang Sentenced</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><center><h2><font><br> <br> Three members of the Almighty Vice Lord Nation ("AVLNâ€) were sentenced in federa... More...
$0 (12-26-2024 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Terry Douglas; Schuyler Belew; Devun Baskerville </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with RICO conspiracy, murder, drug trafficking, and weapons charges </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> here </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><center><h2><font><br> <br> Three members of the Almighty Vice Lord Nation ("AVLNâ€) wer... More...
$0 (12-26-2024 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Cortez Blake </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Federal Kidnapping </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> First of Multiple Individuals Sentenced for Federal Kidnapping Conviction </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><center><h2><font><br> <br> Cortez Blake, 23, of Detroit was found g... More...
$0 (12-20-2024 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Terry Douglas, Schuyler Belew, Devun Baskerville </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with RICO conspiracy, murder, drug trafficking, and weapons charges </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Three Members of Violent National Gang Sentenced</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <center><h2><font><br> <br> Three members of t... More...
$0 (12-26-2024 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Mychal Marcell Borney </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of firearms </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Lansing Man, Prosecuted Under Safe Summer Program, Sentenced To 27 Months In Prison</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> U.S. Attorney for the We... More...
$0 (12-19-2024 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Andrew Curtis Williams </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Armed Robbery Of Albion Hydroponics </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Westland Man Sentenced For Role In Armed Robbery Of Albion Hydroponics</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> U.S. Attorney for the Western District of... More...
$0 (12-09-2024 - MI)People of the State of Michigan v. Joell Lawrence Hanks, II
Charlotte, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.... More...
$0 (11-19-2024 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Ricardo Delgado, II </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Drug Trafficking </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Leader Of Large Scale Drug Trafficking Operation Sentenced To 60 Years In Federal Prison </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A Detroit man was sentenced to 60 year... More...
$0 (11-13-2024 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Johnathan Ashford </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Murder and Assault with the Intent to Murder on the Isabella Reservation </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Mt. Pleasant Man Sentenced to Over 33 Years in Prison for Murder and Assault with the Intent to Murder on the Isabella Reservation</h... More...
$0 (11-08-2024 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. George William Henry </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with <br> being a felon in possession of firearms and for possessing firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Habitual Firearms Offender, Prosecuted Under Safe Summer Program, Sentenced To 106 Months... More...
$0 (11-01-2024 - MI)United States of America v. Dareese Davon Hewlett
<h2><br> Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.<br> </h2><br> <br> Dareese Davon Hewlett pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). He now argues that his conviction should be vacated for two reasons. First, he contends that the district court erred in de... More...
$0 (10-24-2024 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Jaquan Foreman </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Supplying Machineguns To Lansing Gang Members </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Man Sentenced For Supplying Machineguns To Lansing Gang Members</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Jaquan Foreman, 22, of Lansing was acc... More...
$0 (10-02-2024 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Avis Damone Coward </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Possession Of A Gun </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Lansing Man Sentenced For Illegal Possession Of A Gun After Two-Year-Old Found The Gun And Killed Himself</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Avis Coward, ... More...
$0 (10-06-2024 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Rundy Lamar Williams </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Grand Rapids Man Sentenced For Illegally Possessing Gun</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten today announced that Rundy ... More...
$0 (09-17-2024 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Craig E. Hunnicutt Jr. </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Felon In Possession Of Ammunition </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Grand Rapids Man Who Shot Multiple Victims Sentenced To 130 Months In Federal Prison For Being Felon In Possession Of Ammunition</h2></center></b></b> <br> <br> Cra... More...
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