Cheboygan, MI Assault & Battery Defense Attorney — William L. Keogh, PC

Assault and battery charges in Michigan range from misdemeanors to serious felonies, depending on the circumstances. Whether you were involved in a bar fight, a heated dispute, or a more complex situation, a conviction can mean jail time, probation, and a permanent criminal record. The Law Firm of William L. Keogh, PC is based in Cheboygan and defends clients against the full spectrum of assault-related charges throughout Cheboygan County and Northern Michigan.

Assault-Related Charges We Defend

  • Simple assault and battery (misdemeanor)
  • Aggravated assault
  • Felonious assault (assault with a dangerous weapon)
  • Assault with intent to do great bodily harm
  • Assault with intent to commit murder
  • Assault of a law enforcement officer
  • Domestic assault (see also Domestic Violence page)


Potential PenaltieS

A simple assault conviction in Michigan can result in up to 93 days in jail and fines. Felonious assault carries up to 4 years. Assault with intent to commit great bodily harm can result in up to 10 years. The most serious assault charges carry life sentences. An experienced attorney can work to have charges reduced, dismissed, or to obtain an acquittal at trial.

CONTACT US

Charged with assault in Cheboygan County or Northern Michigan? Call (231) 625-2100 for your free consultation. Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM. After-hours voicemails returned within hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the difference between assault and battery in Michigan?

    Assault is placing another person in reasonable apprehension of an immediate battery — you don't have to make physical contact. Battery involves intentional, harmful or offensive physical contact. In Michigan, both are often charged together.

  • Is self-defense a valid defense to assault charges in Michigan?

    Yes. Michigan law allows individuals to use reasonable force to protect themselves or others from imminent harm. If the force used was proportional and you were not the initial aggressor, self-defense may be a complete defense to the charge.

  • Can assault charges be expunged in Michigan?

    Some assault convictions may be eligible for expungement under Michigan's Clean Slate Law, depending on the offense, time elapsed since conviction, and your overall criminal history. Contact our office for an eligibility assessment.