Category: Probation

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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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Client Charged with Murder Discharged from Supervision (Probation).

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.

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No Prison for Mutilation of Dead Body and Other Charges–Gets Probation.

In August 2023, a EwingLaw Client charged with the charges listed below was given probation when the sentencing guidelines called for several years in prison. The charges that he got probation for were:

  1. Accessory After the Fact to a Felony.
  2. Disinterment & Mutilation of Dead Bodies.
  3. Concealment the Death of an Individual.
  4. Tampering with Evidence.
  5. Second Degree Arson.
  6. Arson-Preparation to Burn Property.
  7. Dead Bodies–Disinterment & Mutilation.
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Another Client Saved from Prison Sentence!

We’re sorry that we don’t keep up the website posts as frequently as we would like, but that doesn’t mean that good things aren’t happening. This week, a EwingLaw client charged with multiple counts of Home Invasion 1st Degree (Habitual Offender 4th) who was facing a maximum penalty of life in prison was given another chance.

With a lot of work, we were able to convince the court that our client needed mental health treatment instead of prison. Sometimes, maybe often, mental health treatment is the source of criminal behavior.

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20 Year Home Invasion 1st Degree Dismissed!

In this case, a Ewing Law Client was charged with Home Invasion 1st Degree which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years prison, Malicious Destruction or Property ($200-$1000) a misdemeanor that carries a maximum of 1 year in jail, and misdemeanor Domestic Violence with a maximum penalty of 93 days jail.

The felony Home Invasion 1st Degree (20 year prison max) was reduced to Illegal Entry (a misdemeanor), count two (MDOP) was dismissed, and he plead to count three (Domestic Violence).

The plea agreement also stated that the pleas to the two misdemeanors would be made pursuant to MCL 771.1 and 769.4a–meaning they are non-public records so they are sealed so that our client’s employer can not find the records. The agreement also stated that upon successful completion of an anger management program and a short probation–that the two misdemeanor charges would also be dismissed. Leaving our client WITH ALL CHARGES ULTIMATELY DISMISSED!

Screenshot of plea agreement.