810-760-4000
On March 28, 2025, a preliminary examination was held for one of our clients who was charged with: 1) Murder, 2) Felony Firearm, 3) Assault with Intent to Murder, 4) Felony Firearm, 5) Assault with Intent to Murder, 6) Felony Firearm, 7) Gang Membership, and 8) Felony Firearm.
The examination was held, and after hearing the evidence, the Judge dismissed all charges for lack of probable cause:
EwingLaw Client was charged with: 1) Possession of Cocaine, 2) Felon in Possession of Firearm, 3) Felony Firearm, 4) Felon in Possession of Ammunition, 5) Felony Firearm, 6) Maintaining a Drug House, and 7) Driving on a Suspended License. If convicted, he would have served approximately four years in prison–on the minimum.
Client plead to a misdemeanor for Conspiracy to Reckless Carry and received credit for time served. Case closed.
This week, a EwingLaw Client was sentenced for the unfortunate and accidental shooting of his best friend. He was charged with First Degree Murder, which if convicted would have required life in prison without the possibility of parole. After we were able to show that the shooting was accidental, and that the Client was an outstanding person who made an honest mistake–the charge was reduced to manslaughter and the felony firearm charge was dismissed.
Through testimony and argument, we were able to convince the Judge to give him probation with HYTA ( Holmes Youthful Trainee Act). This means that at if he completes his three year term of probation–the charge will be dismissed. Article and photo by Mlive and Dylan Goetz (link below).
EwingLaw Client (Genesee Circuit # 24-52741) was charged with Murder. He was charged after using a gun to defend himself against an attacker–but he was charged with murder because the police did not believe it was self defense. We were able to show that he did act in self defense, and his murder charge was dismissed. He plead no contest for illegally carrying the gun that he used to defend himself. He was given probation for the gun charge.
EwingLaw client had his manslaughter charges dismissed after the preliminary examination, so the government reissued the charges and tried again with new evidence. After taking testimony ALL CHARGES WERE DISMISSED AGAIN. Our client remains free.
It was a tragic situation, but as is often the case, there was more to the story. EwingLaw Client was charged with 8 counts arising from the death of his son including manslaughter (and other charges).
This week, our client had all of his charges dismissed after the district court judge heard testimony at the preliminary exam and found there wasn’t enough evidence to support the charges.
Attorney Michael Ewing defended his client who was on trial in the Genesee County Circuit Court for four counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree with a minor under the age of 13, and one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct 2nd Degree. If convicted of even a single count of CSC 1st Degree–he faced a minimum of 25 years to life in prison.
On July 25, 2024, the jury reached a verdict and found our client NOT GUILTY of all charges. His case has been closed, and our client is free to put this case behind him.
In 2018, there was a shooting at a Flint gas station that resulted in our client being charged with 1st Degree Murder. Client was 15 years-old and was initially charged as an adult–facing life in prison without parole. After we presented evidence that mitigated the murder charge, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss and re-issue the charge in the juvenile court.
The client was in custody for a short period of time before being transitioned into living on his own while being supervised (probation) by the State of Michigan. Today, he was released from supervision (probation) and can move forward with his life.
EwingLaw Client was charged with: 1) Accessory After the Fact, 2) Dead Bodies–Disinterment and Mutilation, 3) Concealing the Death of an Individual, 4) Tampering with Evidence, 5) Second Degree Arson, 6) Arson-Preparation to Burn Property, and 7)
Dead Bodies–Disinterment and Mutilation. Due to the client’s criminal history, and offense variables, he faced a minimum of 10 years in prison–up to life (HO4).
After a lengthy legal battle, a plea agreement was reached for the client to receive probation instead of prison.
Client was charged with: 1) Assault with Intent to Murder, and 2) Bribing or Intimidating a Witness. After lengthy proceedings our client had all charges against her dismissed.
