Jared Austin | Lansing Criminal Lawyer

• American Bar Association        
  American Center for Law and Justice
  State Bar of Michigan
  Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan        
  International Brotherhood of Magicians
  Lansing Central Free Methodist Church

• Cooley CLS Excellence in Leadership Award
  Academic Honors Scholarship
  President, Christian Legal Society
  Certificate of Merit for Professional Responsibility
  Phi Delta Phi's Highest Grade Award
  Westlaw Certification in Statute and Case Law

• Home Invasion-- St. Johns, MI 2014. Client charged with Home Invasion 2nd degree, Larceny in a Building, and Malicious Destruction of Property. Client was facing up to 15 years in prison. Negotiated a deal on the day of the Preliminary Exam to a plea to Malicious Destruction of Property, a 93-day misdemeanor. Possession of Analogues-- Lansing, MI 2014. Client charged with possession of analogues, possession of marijuana, driving while license suspended as an habitual 4th offender. Facing 15 years in prison. Negotiated a sentencing agreement with prosecutor that allowed Defendant to plead to main charge and only be sentenced to fines and costs. No jail, no probation. Domestic Violence-- St. Johns, MI 2014. Client charged with domestic violence second offense, facing up to one year in jail. Prosecutor would only offer a plea to DV first offense with no sentencing agreement. On day of jury selection, Defendant pled to Disturbing the Peace (90-day misdemeanor) and was sentenced to only fines and costs. Retail Fraud-- Jackson, MI 2013 CASE DISMISSED After reviewing the police report with the prosecutor and pointing out flaws in the case, the prosecutor decided to dismiss the charges. Possession of a Taser-- Lansing, MI 2013 CASE DISMISSED Client facing a four-year felony. After discussions with the prosecutor and submitting documentation that Client had completed a CCW course, the case was dismissed. Retail Fraud-- Mason, MI 1) CASE DISMISSED 2) HYTA-- NO PUBLIC RECORD Client had two active cases for retail fraud. After discussions with the prosecutor, they agreed to dismiss one case and Client was given Holmes Youthful Trainee Act status on the other case, which means that she will not have a public record upon successful completion of probation. Larceny-- Mason, MI 2013 FINES/COSTS with NO PROBATION Client charged with multiple larceny counts. On day of trial, prosecutor agreed to no upfront jail and Client was sentenced only to pay court costs, fines, and restitution. No jail and no probation. Arson, Felonious Assault, Malicious Destruction of Property, Resisting & Obstructing, Resisting & Obstructing Causing Injury-- Adrian, MI 2012 Bench Trial-- NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY Client charged with multiple felony and misdemeanor counts facing up to 20 years in prison with no prior criminal history. Ordered a forensic evalaution which stated that Client could not be held responsible for the crimes he was alleged to have committed. Larceny in a Building-- Lansing, MI 2011 Jury Trial-- NOT GUILTY Client facing a four-year felony as a habitual second offener, subjecting her to heightened penalties. A jury rendered a verdict of "not guilty."

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