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:
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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About the Founding Attorney
Kevin Battersby Witenoff is an experienced criminal attorney with a history of handling complex and high severity felony cases. Kevin began his criminal law career with the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, where he was the lead attorney on nearly one thousand adult and juvenile felony cases. Kevin has taken on countless capital cases including counterfeiting, carjacking, robbery, and homicide charges.
Before joining the Prosecutor’s Office, Kevin focused his work and studies on fair treatment in the court system, social policy, and juvenile justice. Now, Kevin’s mission is to improve his client’s outcomes in the criminal process by providing them with the highest quality representation.
Having handled nearly every type of case from traffic infractions to life offenses, Kevin has the experience, diligence, and relationships to achieve the best result possible for your case – whether that be through dismissal, diversion, plea agreement, or trial.
Contact the Firm
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: Call our office 313-912-9045
WhatsApp: 313-912-9045 kevin@kbwcrimlaw.com
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