Criminal Defense

The Law Office of Gerald R. Stahl has extensive experience in the following:

1. Investigating scenes of crimes;
2. Investigation and interviewing witnesses;
3. Analyzing and examining State Police Laboratory reports and chemical tests;
4. Examining and reviewing voice recordings and handwriting;
5. Hiring and working with experts;
6. Working with clients to develop the best possible overall strategy.

A major area for the firm is the representation of individuals charged with crimes. It is not unusual for the firm to represent defendants throughout the State of Michigan and Illinois on cases involving misdemeanors and felonies. The firm is also licensed in the United States District Court and handles Federal cases as well. The firm has extensive trial experience in the areas of drugs, racketeering and homicide. The firm also handles over fifty drunk driving or alcohol-related driving offenses per year.

The primary goal of representing a defendant in a criminal case is to achieve the best result under the circumstances. This is often obtained by detailed explanation of the law as it relates to the facts presented by the client. The firm routinely updates its information and technology regarding DNA and forensic evidence. The firm also prides itself in achieving excellent plea bargains when appropriate.

This firm also has extensive experience representing defendants for Operating While Intoxicated, or OWI. We routinely represent defendants in Allegan, Ottawa, Barry, VanBuren, Kent, Ionia, Montcalm, and Muskegon Counties as well as other counties surrounding Western Michigan. This allows our firm to be able to anticipate the sentences and effectively deal with the judges, prosecutors and court personnel of each county.

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