EwingLaw Client Facing Prison Gets Probation

Our client was charged with eight felonies: 1) Larceny of a Firearm, 2) Felony Firearm, 3) Felon in Possession of Firearm, 4) Felony Firearm, 5) Felon in Possession of Ammunition, 6) Felony Firearm, 7) Unlawfully Driving Away an Automobile, and 8) Domestic Violence. He was a third habitual offender.

He had prison guidelines which, at a minimum, would place him in prison for 6 years. Using some creative sentencing techniques, On June 2, 2025, he was placed on probation with no jail or prison. He had just obtained a new factory job and his life was on the right track. Now he can continue to build a life for himself without having to go to prison.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.