Criminal Defense
Navigating the criminal justice system can be an intimidating and daunting experience. Ms. Schinske’s extensive criminal defense background ensures that she can ably represent clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges, which encompasses everything from traffic offenses to capital cases.
Ms. Schinske has handled all aspects of criminal cases including representing clients in district courts to representing persons charged with felonies in circuit courts. Ms. Schinske has also appealed criminal matters to the Michigan Court of Appeals and Michigan Supreme Court and assisted on appeals to the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
As a highly regarded criminal defense lawyer, Ms. Schinske has represented clients during all phases of proceedings, from arraignments to trial. The following list includes some of the charges that clients may face but not all:
- Drunk Driving
- Domestic Violence
- Weapons Offenses
- Larceny/Retail Fraud
- Malicious Destruction of Property
- Traffic Offenses
- Murder/Attempted Murder
- Assault Cases
- Carjacking
- Armed Robbery
- Drug and Alcohol Offenses
- Juvenile Matters/Minor in Possession
As part of criminal matters, Ms. Schinske addresses police and arrest issues, including constitutional issues such as search and seizure and Miranda violations.
Expungement in Michigan
People make mistakes. A mistake in the form of a criminal conviction may lead to difficulty getting a job or admission to school. Under certain circumstances, when an individual has only one or two convictions, depending on the charge(s), they may file a petition with the court to set aside the conviction(s) after a five-year waiting period.
Having experience expunging convictions from client records, Ms. Schinske can walk you through the process competently, quickly, and efficiently.
Michigan Driver’s License Restoration
If you are working to earn back your driving privileges, Ms. Schinske will provide you with dedicated representation to help you move forward.
If you have had multiple drunk driving convictions or traffic violations in Michigan, the state requires you to request a hearing with the Michigan Secretary of State Driver Assessment and Appeal Division (DAAD) before you can get your license restored.
DAAD hearings can be costly and difficult to win without representation from a knowledgeable attorney. With Ms. Schinske’s help you can move toward getting back on the road and return to a more comfortable and convenient way of life.