The state of Michigan reported 657,166 crimes in 2019. These crimes ranged anywhere from crimes against people, crimes against property, crimes against society, and crimes against all others.
However, the state of Michigan also cleared 226,261 of these crimes. This means only 37% of them actually led to charges filed.
There are several reasons why a reported crime may not lead to charges. It could be because of lack of evidence, faulty evidence, or a victim deciding to drop the case.
It also has to do with hiring the right Michigan criminal defense lawyer. Read on to learn more about what they do, and why they’re so important to your case.
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