The Criminal Defense Law Center of
West Michigan
What to expect right after an arrest in Michigan and how early decisions can affect your case. Covers common mistakes people make in the first stages.
How criminal cases are built using evidence, statements, and police procedures. Breaks down what typically happens after charges are filed.
Why the first steps after an arrest matter for bail, charges, and overall case direction. Focuses on early actions that can impact outcomes.
Common mistakes people make after being arrested and how they affect a criminal case. Highlights what to avoid during the early process.
An overview of your rights after arrest and when to avoid speaking to law enforcement. Focuses on protecting yourself during the initial stage.
Whether you should take a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) during a traffic stop before an arrest in Michigan. Covers how the PBT is used by police and what it can mean for an OWI investigation.
How DUI cases are built using field tests, breath tests, and officer observations. Focus on the types of evidence used in prosecution.
If you are facing a probable cause conference in Kentwood, Wyoming, Hudsonvile or Grand Rapids, call Shawn now! You need Shawn by your side when you are facing felony charges. Do not face felony charges alone!
Attorney Shawn James Haff of The Criminal Defense Law Center of West Michigan knows how to get his clients results! He knows how to communicate well with his clients. If you can’t communicate with your lawyer don’t hire him/her.
Do not use a lawyer who is pushing you to pull out a credit card or write a check as soon as you sit down in their office. Even worse, do not use a lawyer who pushes you to pay them by debit card or credit card over the phone without meeting them. Get to know your lawyer first, then make sure to pay their retainer.
Not every case should go to trial. Attorney Shawn Haff knows this. Do not be fool by someone who takes weak cases to trial when a plea deal should have been made.
We have watched too many people get bullied going to court by themselves.  It’s not worth the risk. I have watched numerous people get hammered by local judges and prosecutor’s because they went to court without a tough criminal defense lawyer by your side. When I go into court with you, I do most of the talking for you. I negotiate for you with a tough local prosecutor or city attorney.
Prosecutors love having a person show up to court without an attorney. It makes this job easy. They may play nice and make you think you are getting a good deal. They may bully someone into taking a plea deal that is not in the best interest if the poor defendant who showed up to court without a lawyer! It’s your freedom that is at risk! Why risk that?