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Michigan Criminal Defense
When you are accused of a crime you are not just fighting charges, you are fighting a system. Police departments and prosecutor’s offices have hyper-efficient procedures in place to move cases through that system as quickly as possible. Without a diligent defense attorney who knows how the system works, you could end up surrendering rights you didn’t even know you had. That could result in your case ending much worse for you than it needed to.
As a former prosecutor, KBW Criminal Law’s founding attorney, Kevin, has years of experience navigating the criminal-legal system. He will put that experience to work for you to achieve the best possible outcomes for any type of criminal case, including:
About the Founding Attorney
Kevin Battersby Witenoff is a former prosecutor with experience handling complex and high severity felony cases.
As a Wayne County prosecutor, Kevin led nearly one thousand adult and juvenile felony cases, including high-stakes charges such as homicide, carjacking, robbery, and counterfeiting. This background gives him a unique advantage in defense work: he knows how prosecutors build cases, where weaknesses can be found, and how to negotiate effectively on behalf of his clients.
Before his time at the Prosecutor’s Office, Kevin dedicated his studies and early work to issues of fair treatment in the court system, social policy, and juvenile justice. Today, he brings that passion into practice, with a mission to secure the best possible outcomes for every client he represents.
From traffic infractions to life offenses, Kevin has successfully navigated nearly every type of criminal matter. His deep courtroom experience, diligence, and strong professional relationships enable him to fight for dismissals, diversion programs, favorable plea agreements, or trial victories — whichever path is in his client’s best interest.
In Michigan, the charge of felony murder sits at the intersection of criminal law and moral philosophy. It raises pressing questions about the way we assign blame and punishment, especially in situations where the outcome—rather than the intent—drives the severity of the sentence.
What Is Felony Murder?
Under Michigan law, felony murder is classified as first-degree murder and carries the harshest sentence possible: mandatory life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. This charge arises when a person causes the death of another while committing or attempting to commit a felony, regardless of whether they intended to kill or harm anyone.
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Contact the Firm
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: Call our office (313) 912-9045
WhatsApp: (313) 912-9045 kevin@kbwcrimlaw.com
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