Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

Hi,I was charged with Assault with a dangerous weapon the (Victim) was in my back yard and thretened me i went an got my weapon Did not load it or point it at the victim it was always pointed down and behind me so i got arrest about 3 monthes later when they went forward went to my arrainment and pled not guilty,Im thing the victim said i pointed at him and i did not he was also on private property did not knock or tell no one he was there My wife and my son where both witness to the fact i did not point it at the victim So i guess the queston is cant they just lie detector test to confirm i did not point it and be done and can i really get in trouble for protecting my own property?


Asked on 8/12/10, 7:59 am

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Answered on 8/17/10, 8:18 am
Neil O'Brien Eaton County Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

The so-called "castle doctrine" amendments to the felonious assault (assault with a dangerous weapon) charge could make it hard for a prosecutor to convict you because you were defending yourself on your residential property.

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Answered on 8/17/10, 9:47 am
Daniel Hajji Daniel Hajji & Associates

Do not talk to the police without the advice and assistance of a good criminal attorney. Contact Daniel Hajji at 248.865.4700 or visit us at www.hajjilaw.com

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Answered on 8/17/10, 11:15 am


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