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Disclaimer: The material on this site is not intended as legal advice. It merely conveys general information on legal issues commonly encountered by persons facing criminal charges in Michigan. If you are charged with an offence, you should contact a criminal lawyer.

Zaher and Levi provides aggressive and effective criminal appeal representation in Michigan State Courts and all Federal Courts through the United States for all US individuals and for residents of Michigan such as Auburn Hills, Brandon, Clarkston, Commerce Township, Davisburg, Dryden, Groveland Township, Hadley, Highland, Holly, Independence Township, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion, Lakeville, Leonard, Metamora, Milford, Milford Township, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Novi Township, Oakland Township, Orion Township, Ortonville, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Salem, South Lyon, Springfield Township, Sylvan Lake, Union Lake, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake, Wixom, Wolverine Lake, Berkley , Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, Clawson, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Orchard Lake, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Troy, West Bloomfield, West Bloomfield Township, Ann Arbor, Azalia, Chelsea, Cone, Dexter, Irish Hills, Manchester, Milan, Norvell, Saline, South Lyon, Waterloo, Whitmore Lake, Willis, Ypsilanti, Allen Park, Ash Township, Berlin Township, Brownstown Township, Carleton, Ecorse, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile, Huron Township, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, New Boston, River Rouge, Riverview, Rockwood, Romulus, South Rockwood, Southgate, Sumpter Township, Taylor, Trenton, Woodhaven, Wyandotte, Centerline, Chesterfield Township, Eastpointe, Fraser, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Shores, Grosse Pointe Woods, Harper Woods, Harrison Township, Macomb Township, Mount Clemens, Roseville, St. Clair Shores , Shelby Township, Sterling Heights, Utica, Warren, Almont, Brown City , Capac, Columbiaville, Dryden, Hadley, Imlay City, Davison, Fenton, Flint, Flushing, Genesee, Goodrich, Grand Blanc, Lapeer, North Branch, Clifford, Atlas, Burton, Clio, Davisburg, Lennon, Linden, Montrose, Mt. Morris, Otisville, Rankin, Rose Center, Swartz Creek, Counties: Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Livingston, Ingham, Monroe, St. Clair, Genesee, Lapeer, and Sanilac, Michigan.

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If you have been convicted at the trial court level or if a lower court ruling has resulted in incarceration or the seizure of your property, contact us to discuss the appeal of your case. The firm handles state and federal appeals of lower court decisions throughout Michigan, and appeals in other states. The selection of an attorney in any criminal matter is a sensitive decision that can have a lasting impact upon your entire future. The law firm of  Zaher and Levi responds to client needs with this in mind. Working one-on-one with Mr. Levi,  clients benefit from his experience, his assertive representation and his commitment to their cause. Mr. Levi takes the personal needs and individual circumstances of his clients very seriously.

Post-Trial And Post-Conviction Motions

Innocent Michigan criminal defendants may receive unfair sentences or wrong jury verdicts. These wrongful convictions occur as the result of common mistakes made during your defense process. In many cases, your verdict can be reversed by seeking a Michigan state or federal criminal appeal assisted by an experienced Michigan appellate attorney. Robert Levi handles state court motions for post-conviction relief and federal habeas corpus petitions for individuals who believe their constitutional rights were violated. As part of its analysis of any post-conviction relief motion or habeas corpus petition, the firm works diligently to investigate whether a client's constitutional rights were thoroughly exercised and protected at all stages of a criminal case.

Motions for Post-Conviction Relief
Post-Trial Motions
Expungements
Motion for Change of Sentence

Robert Levi  has the experience and understanding of the law to maximize the chances that your appeal will be a success. Call : 313 982 0010

Protect Your Constitutional Rights

The final judgment at the end of your trial is not the final determination of your case. Many judgments are reversed or modified in the appellate courts. If you sincerely believe that your matter deserves the attention of an appellate practitioner, then you should seek such counsel immediately. Your case, indeed your cause, may come to a different conclusion in the higher courts.

Common Grounds of Appeal

You have to identify an error of law. Common ones include:

judge improperly admitted evidence
judge failed to give reasons for a decision
judge failed to consider an important piece of evidence
judge made a mistake in charging the jury
verdict was unreasonable (no facts to support it)
Prosecutor asked improper questions in cross-examining the accused
Charter rights of the accused were violated (e.g., illegal search by police) and the judge failed to give a proper remedy (such as excluding incriminatory evidence)
judge was biased
Denial of a motion to suppress evidence
Denial of a motion to suppress a defendant's statement to law enforcement
Denial of a motion to dismiss the charges
Evidence disappeared or was tampered with prior to trial
New evidence materialized but was not disclosed to the defense attorney or used at trial
The trial court's jury charge was wrong
The sentence imposed was illegal
Improper comments by the prosecutor to the jury

Motions For New Trial

After a jury has found a person guilty and before sentencing, a motion for a new trial can be made. Don’t miss that opportunity. Call us to ask the court to start over again. We represent clients who have been convicted or sentenced to a full range of felony and misdemeanor charges. Some of these charges include:

Fraud Cases
DWI offenses
Drug offenses
Sex offenses
Theft

We are strong advocates for individuals whose rights may have been violated. If you have been convicted, or if you are looking for help for a family member, there are legal options available. Our firm can thoroughly examine your case for potential grounds for appeal or other post-conviction remedies. Contact us today to arrange your consultation.

Fundamental Rights

Here are the main federal constitutional rights guaranteed to criminal defendants in the United States to promote fair trials. Remember that these rights have been refined and interpreted by the courts and an attorney can advise you about their role in and application to your particular case.

The right to due process of law
The right to equal protection under the law
The right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure
The right against self-incrimination or being forced to testify against oneself
The right against double jeopardy or being tried more than once for the same offense
The right to legal counsel
The right to a speedy, public trial
The right to an impartial jury trial
The right to confront witnesses against you
The right to call supporting witnesses
The right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment
The prohibition against ex post facto laws or laws that retroactively criminalize certain acts or increase criminal sanctions
The right to be free from excessive fines or excessive bail
The right to clear notice of criminal charges
The right to a grand jury in federal felony proceedings

Robert L. Levi has an outstanding reputation  for getting his clients superior results using the expertise, experience, and knowledge of our criminal appeals attorneys and staff. Our Law firm offer reasonable fees and have offices conveniently located throughout Michigan.

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Bail pending appeal

If you appeal your conviction or sentence, you can apply for bail pending appeal, that is, for release from custody until your appeal is decided. If you are out of custody, you can ask to have the conditions of your probation or conditional sentence suspended until a ruling on your appeal. Similarly, you can apply to hold off payment of a fine until the appeal is decided.

An application for bail pending appeal can be made after the notice of appeal has been filed. A hearing will be held, and bail may be granted where the presiding judge is convinced that your appeal is not frivolous, that you will surrender into custody as ordered, and that your detention is not necessary in the public interest

Hab Cors Writs

As criminal appeals attorneys, we file writs of habeas corpus to challenge all improper actions at criminal trial. We have been successful appealing convictions and sentencing by investigating new evidence. We can frequently demonstrate that evidence used at trial, such as prejudicial statements or evidence gained during an illegal traffic stop or illegal search, should have been suppressed - or that evidence favorable to your defense was wrongly excluded.

Habeas corpus writs can be filed many years after appeal rights have expired if new evidence is shown.


If you have been accused of, charged with, or arrested for a crime, whether it is a first offense DWI, a Misdemeanor, or a Felony, then you need the best defense and you need it yesterday.

Hardly a week goes by when we don't read of falsely accused and wrongfully convicted individuals being freed after spending years behind bars because of incompetent or overworked defense attorneys, mistaken eyewitness identifications, corrupt laboratory technicians, or over-zealous law enforcement officials.

With the stakes so high, no sane defendant can afford to roll the dice when selecting an  attorney
Post-Conviction Relief

If you have been convicted and are incarcerated, legal action is still available to protect your rights. Robert Levi can files federal habeas corpus petitions — called 2255 petitions — and supporting affidavits on behalf of clients. With 18 years of experience, he has achieved success in post-conviction relief for numerous clients.


We are on your side, fighting for your rights
Appellate courts rely on the appellate brief to affirm or overturn a decision.

The ability to draft an effective appellate brief is critical to the success of every appeal.



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