Richard Cervenak: Attorney & Counselor
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Practice

Legal support for misdemeanors and felonies.

 

Areas of Practice


Alcohol and Drug Related Driving Offenses (DUI/OWI)

We provide representation for all first time and repeat drunk/drug related driving offenses, including misdemeanors and felonies. This may mean driving while intoxicated or impaired. If this is your first offense or you've received multiple offenses and you don't know what to do, do not give up. Come in for your free consultation to see what our law services can do for you. 

  • OWI (.08 or more)

  • OWVI

  • DUI

  • OWPD (Drugs)

  • Enhanced Charges (.17 or more)

  • Vehicular Manslaughter

  • Test Refusal

  • License Suspension


Drug Offenses

Drug offenses in the state of Michigan can have a severe negative effect on your personal and professional life, even if that drug offense is minor. Drug offenses include intentional or unintentional possession and use of a controlled substance unless it possesses a prescription form given by a valid practitioner. This includes marijuana if it is not being used medicinally. The severity of your charges will depend upon the type and the amount of the drug. Make sure to contact us to have a better understanding of your charges and what our services can do for you.


Murder or Manslaughter

Both murder and manslaughter are serious felonies where you can face life imprisonment. Murder is killing with intent. Manslaughter is killing without the intent to seriously harm or kill. There are different degrees of murder and manslaughter that vary depending on their severity. Contact us immediately if you are facing one of these charges.


Traffic Offenses

We know that no one wants points added to their driving record. The point system in the state of Michigan is detailed, and it takes a knowledgable attorney to fight against all traffic related tickets. The amount of points placed on your driving record is determined by the severity of your traffic conviction. You can visit this page for more information on the point system. Contact our offices if you'd like to know what we can do for you regarding your traffic offense.



Assault and Battery Offenses

Alleged assault and battery can range from minor to severe. There is a difference between the two, and this is important not only for you to know, but for the right attorney to have a deep knowledge of what they are. Assault is the present attempt to harm someone, including threats, while battery is the intentional harming or offensive touching of someone else without their consent. A lawyer who understands the difference will be your best representation.

  • Aggravated Assault (First degree)

  • Felonious Assault

  • Simple Assault

  • Physical Assault

  • Sexual Assault

  • Verbal Assault


Family Law

Family Law serves as a general category for a lot of practices. Anything that falls under a family structure will fall under family law.

  • Domestic Violence

  • Child Custody

  • Adoption

  • Paternity

  • Divorce

  • Marriage Laws


Sex Crimes Defense

A sex related crime can ruin a person's reputation and personal life, and needs proper and effective legal representation. Sex crimes fall under different degrees depending on their severity. Rape, sexual assault, and molestation are very few examples of sex related crimes, as there are a plethora of charges and penalties that are determined by the scope of the crime.



Domestic Violence

This charge occurs when there is physical, sexual, and/or emotional harm done between individuals who were formerly or are currently in an intimate relationship. Depending on the severity, you can receive a misdemeanor or felony charge. Know that you do not have to be married to receive a domestic violence charge. The state of Michigan defines domestic violence as a pattern of learned behavior in which one person uses physical, sexual, and emotional abuse to control another person against a household or family member. Contact us to understand more about your charges and their severity, and find out what our services can do for you.


Juvenile/Student Crimes Defense

This practice falls under family law. In Michigan, youths under the age of 17 are considered juveniles, and therefore go to juvenile court. In certain cases, and depending on the severity of the crime, youths may be tried as adults. Some juvenile cases include status offenses: meaning running away from home, truancy, and violating curfew laws. Others include use and possession of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco.


Theft and Property Crimes Defense

We provide representation on all theft and property related cases for those who have been accused. Below is a list of charges that our dedicated services will be able to help you with by aggressively fighting for you. Know that the severity of the charge and the penalty is determined by the amount stolen or damaged.

  • Armed/Unarmed Robbery

  • Carjacking

  • Joyriding

  • Credit Card Fraud

  • Identity Theft

  • Embezzlement

  • Shoplifting

  • Larceny

  • Home Invasions