Pre-Warrant / Investigations
Pre-Warrant / Investigations Defense in Michigan
When the police begin asking questions, calling your phone, or knocking on your door, you may not be officially charged—but you are already under investigation. This early stage is known as the pre-warrant phase, and what you do next can determine whether charges are filed at all.
Our firm provides aggressive pre-warrant representation to protect your rights and stop a criminal case before it begins.
What Is Pre-Warrant Representation?
Pre-warrant representation means hiring a criminal defense attorney before charges are authorized. During this phase, law enforcement is gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and sending information to prosecutors to decide whether to issue a warrant.
The goal of pre-warrant representation is simple:
Prevent criminal charges from ever being filed.
Early Intervention Representation
Early legal intervention often makes the biggest difference in the entire case. When you hire an attorney during the investigation stage, we can:
- Shut down police attempts to question you
- Stop illegal collection of evidence
- Conduct our own investigation
- Communicate directly with detectives so they stop contacting you
- Present evidence to prosecutors showing why charges are not appropriate
- Negotiate for reduced or alternative charges before a warrant is signed
Many cases are resolved quietly—before they ever become public.
Negotiating With Prosecutors Before Charges Are Filed
Before signing a warrant, prosecutors review the evidence. During this time, your attorney can:
- Provide mitigating information
- Challenge weak or unreliable evidence
- Demand dismissal of unsupported allegations
- Negotiate for civil compromises instead of criminal charges
- Arrange voluntary interviews or polygraphs in strategic situations
The decision to file or decline charges is often influenced by what happens during this stage.
Preventing Criminal Charges
With skilled pre-warrant representation, we can often prevent:
- Felony charges
- Sex crime charges
- Drug charges
- Assault charges
- White collar allegations
- Domestic violence claims
- Financial or fraud investigations
Many clients never see an arrest, never go to court, and never receive a criminal record.
Responding to Police Investigations
If you have received a call from a detective or an officer has left a card on your door, do not call them back. Anything you say can be twisted or misinterpreted.
We immediately take over communications, including:
- Telling police not to contact you directly
- Scheduling attorney-controlled interviews (only when strategically beneficial)
- Preventing accidental self-incrimination
- Obtaining details about the investigation without exposing you
This stops police pressure and protects your rights.
Search Warrant Defense
During an investigation, police may try to obtain or execute a search warrant for:
- Your home
- Your phone
- Your vehicle
- Your computer or electronics
- Your workplace
We challenge unlawful warrants by:
- Objecting to insufficient probable cause
- Reviewing warrant affidavits for errors
- Suppressing illegally seized evidence
- Filing motions to return property
Bad warrants can result in charges being dismissed—or never filed at all.
Grand Jury Representation
Certain serious or federal-level investigations involve a grand jury, especially in cases involving:
- Federal fraud
- Drug trafficking
- RICO allegations
- Child exploitation
- Public corruption
We provide complete guidance through:
- Grand jury subpoenas
- Testimony preparation
- Invoking constitutional protections
- Negotiating immunity agreements
- Challenging improper subpoenas
With grand juries, early legal intervention is crucial.
When to Hire an Attorney (Before Charges)
You should hire an attorney immediately if:
- A detective called you
- Police want you to “come in for a quick talk”
- You received a target letter
- Someone close to you was contacted by police
- Police showed up at your home or job
- You believe someone will accuse you of a crime
- You are afraid an arrest warrant is coming
- You heard rumors that you are under investigation
Waiting until a warrant is issued is often too late.
Early intervention gives your attorney the power to stop or reduce charges before the case goes public.
Speak With a Michigan Pre-Warrant Attorney Today
If you believe you are under investigation, do not wait. We protect you before charges are filed, before an arrest, and before your record is destroyed.
Get immediate, discreet, dedicated protection—before the situation escalates.
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