Jonathan Jones Has

I am attorney Jonathan Jones, and criminal defense is all that I do. With more than 30 years of criminal law experience, you can rely on me to be there for you, day or night, as I work to help you build a strong and effective defense against criminal charges. The consequences of a criminal conviction may follow you for the rest of your life. If you are facing charges in Michigan, having an experienced attorney on your side may make all of the difference in your case. My staff and I understand how challenging and stressful dealing with a criminal prosecution may be. We are committed to protecting your rights and freedoms at every step of the way, tailoring our services to each client’s individual situation. For over 30 years as a criminal defense lawyer, I have represented Michigan residents who are facing charges of misdemeanors and felonies at both the state and federal levels. Some of the cases that I have handled include drug crimes, violent crimes, assault, homicide, fraud, sex crimes, weapons violations, traffic offenses, drunk driving, cyber crimes, and juvenile crimes. Each of our clients interacts personally with an attorney, and you can even contact me directly by text or phone. My exclusive focus on criminal defense gives me the dedication and tenacity needed to advocate for your interests to the fullest possible extent. Sex crimes typically involve illegal, forced, or unwanted sexual contact with another person. Some examples of sex crimes include rape, statutory rape, sexual assault, internet sex crimes, indecent exposure, prostitution, and stalking. Depending on the nature of the crime, criminal sexual conduct can be charged in the first, second, third, or fourth degree. The stakes are high in sex crime cases because a conviction likely means that you would need to register as a sex offender in both state and federal sex offender registries. In every Michigan criminal case, however, the burden of proof is on the state. It is required to prove every element of the crime being charged beyond a reasonable doubt. This means that a criminal defense lawyer in the Detroit area often can find multiple ways to challenge a sex charge. Perhaps the alleged victim is not a credible witness or has an improper motive, or perhaps they consented to the conduct, for example. We defend individuals charged with all types of violent crimes, including assault, battery, domestic violence, and even homicide. People convicted of violent crimes may face high fines, a lengthy jail or prison sentence, and other serious consequences. Depending on the circumstances, a minor may be charged as an adult in some of these cases. Some common strategies in these cases include arguing that the defendant acted in self-defense, that they have an alibi, or that they lacked the intent required by the charge. Fraud is an umbrella term covering a wide range of criminal offenses. In essence, fraud involves theft or attempted theft through misrepresentation or deception. It is a financially motivated, nonviolent crime that can take many forms, such as mail fraud, wire fraud, forgery, identity theft, auto insurance fraud, workers’ compensation fraud, securities fraud, or corporate fraud. Just because you have been charged with fraud does not mean that you are guilty. A Detroit criminal defense attorney may be able to argue, for example, that you had no intent to defraud or that the charge is based on inaccurate information.