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EwingLaw Client charged with practically every gun and drug charge known to man–gets probation.

Ewing Law Client was charged in one case with: 1) Delivery of Cocaine 50-449 Grams (20 year offense), 2) Felon in Possession of Firearm, 3) Felony Firearm, 4) Felon in Possession of Ammunition, 5) Felony Firearm, and 6) Possession of Cocaine–all of which as a Habitual Offender 4th.

In another case, he was charged with: 1) Delivery of Cocaine, 2) Fleeing Police, 3) No License (multiple)–all of which charged as a Habitual Offender 4th. Additionally, he had a probation violation for Possession of Cocaine (Double Penalty).

He was awaiting sentencing for one case when he was charged with the second case–placing him in a particularly bad position. His guidelines placed him at a minimum of 10 years in prison–but the Court could have gone much higher. In the end, he was given probation. The jail time that he didn’t already have credit for was held in abeyance. At sentencing, he walked out with no additional jail or prison.

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EwingLaw Client charged with sex crimes gets HYTA probation! And no Sex Offender Registration!

Ewing Law Client was charged with multiple charges involving sexual intercourse with a minor. There were mitigating factors that we were able to expose. With a treatment plan in hand, we were able to secure an HYTA Probation and was able to demonstrate to the Court that our client should not be placed on the Sex Offender Registry. The Court agreed and he was given probation with no SORA!

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EwingLaw Client facing life in prison–gets probation.

This month, a Ewing Law Client was sentenced. He was originally charged with: 1) Assault with Intent to Murder, 2) Felony Firearm, 3) Assault with Intent to Murder, 4) Felony Firearm, 5) Discharge Firearm from Vehicle, 6) Felony Firearm, and 7) Carrying a Concealed Weapon.

The plea agreement called for the life offense (Assault with Intent to Murder) to be reduced to Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm less than Murder–with the remaining six charges dismissed. The agreement called for probation which he did receive.

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EwingLaw Client has Murder and other charges dismissed!

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:

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EwingLaw Client has multiple felonies dismissed.

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.

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EwingLaw Client charged with First Degree Murder gets probation and HYTA!

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).

https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2025/03/judge-gives-flint-teen-second-chance-in-best-friends-shooting-death.html

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EwingLaw Client Charged with Murder–Dismissed!

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.

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Manslaughter & Gun Charges Dismissed.

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.

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EwingLaw Client: Manslaughter (and all other charges) Dismissed.

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.

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EwingLaw Verdict: Jury Finds Client NOT GUILTY of all 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.