“I couldn’t have asked for a better firm to represent me!… Call them with confidence that you are going to get the best team money can buy! They saved my life!”
– J.B.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better firm to represent me!… Call them with confidence that you are going to get the best team money can buy! They saved my life!”
– J.B.
“I could have retained anyone, and I made the right choice! Gary got my DUI charge dismissed. Completely! No plea bargain, no reduced charges.”
– A client
“..fierce representation of your legal interests…”
– J.C.
“I am extremely grateful for the aggressive representation we received from Gary and his team….If you are looking for an AMAZING team to represent you or a loved one I would recommend you contact Gary Springstead.”
– D.D., federal drug and RICO charges
“Gary is an excellent criminal defense lawyer…he worked tirelessly to uncover the truth, which helped prove my innocence at trial…Gary genuinely cared about the outcome of my case, and seemed to be as happy as I was when the jury returned the not guilty verdict.”
– M.D.
“Honest and Aggressive…[Gary and Kathy] were able to work out a plea deal that went above and beyond my expectations… I couldn’t have asked for two better attorneys to represent my case.”
– B.L.
Our team of award-winning sexual assault defense lawyers at Springstead Bartish Borgula & Lynch, PLLC are dedicated to providing aggressive, effective criminal defense to clients throughout West Michigan. Our team zealously defends clients against allegations of sex crimes, such as:
There are a number of different criminal charges, which depend on certain aggravating factors in the case, that can be filed when an allegation of sexual assault comes to light. The penalties vary drastically depending on the severity of the offense charged. Charges of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) are stated in terms of degrees or severity of the offense:
Obviously, these are very serious offenses, for which the legislature has prescribed very serious penalties. There are also drastic consequences that will follow you for years, if not decades, if you are found guilty either by plea or trial. Recently, the Legislature has modified and, in some cases, reduced the registration/reporting requirements for people convicted of these offenses. Contact an attorney to see if you are eligible for any relief. You should provide the attorney with a copy of the complaint or charges, plea agreement, and judgment of sentence, to get a more accurate assessment.
These cases are very fact intensive and the credibility of the evidence, including the complainant’s statements, is of the utmost importance, as there are often few witnesses to these crimes. Sometimes the allegations can be corroborated through forensic evidence or other means, but often times not. A good attorney will, among other things, thoroughly investigate the allegations and evidence in the case, interview witnesses, mount legal challenges to the prosecutor’s case and evidence, and prepare a vigorous defense for trial. If the accused has made any incriminating statements to the police, friends or family, his/her statements will be a key piece of evidence for the prosecution. It is for this reason, and many others not elaborated upon here, that, if you are accused of committing a sexual assault in any way shape or form, you should contact any attorney with a substantial amount of experience handling sexual assault cases. Contrary to what you might think, criminal sexual conduct cases are winnable.
The attorneys at Springstead Bartish Borgula & Lynch, PLLC, are experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated, when it comes to handling these types of criminal cases. When you are faced with a serious allegation, call our attorneys who focus their practice on criminal cases. Call now for a free consultation.
If you have been charged with a sex crime, let us provide the assertive advocacy you need to reach the best possible outcome in your case.
Upon completing their prison sentences, individuals convicted of sex crimes are placed under permanent restrictions, including the requirement to register with a sex offender registry. The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry (PSOR) publishes to state and national websites the names, photographs, addresses, and employment and school information of convicted offenders.
You must update your profile whenever you move residences, enroll in school, change employment, or buy or sell your car, and you must also periodically report in-person to verify your information. Information contained in the PSOR is easily accessible by family members, neighbors and prospective employers and so puts your relationships and financial interests in jeopardy. Because of the long-term impact on your life, our sex crime defense attorneys in Muskegon consider avoiding the sex offender designation a top priority in your case. If you are required to register as an offender, we advise you about remaining in compliance with the relevant statutes and defend you against accusations of Sex Offenders Registration Act violations.
Our lawyers in Muskegon have substantial experience investigating and evaluating physical evidence in sex assault cases. Scientific evidence — such as DNA, hair fibers and fingerprints — tends to sway jurors, even if mistakes were made during collection or analysis or if the results do not prove what the prosecution claims. Our criminal defense attorneys in Grand Rapids draw on our FBI and JAG Corps training to challenge the reliability and accuracy of forensic evidence. We also consult with our own team of forensic experts to review law enforcement collection methods and to refute incorrect conclusions made by prosecution witnesses.
To learn more about your rights if you have been arrested for a sex crime, call Springstead Bartish Borgula & Lynch, PLLC’s Grand Rapids office at 616-458-5500 or our Fremont office at 231- 924-8700 or contact us online to schedule your free initial consultation.