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Sex crimes are heavily penalized in the state of Michigan. If you have been charged with a sex crime, we strongly advise you to retain the immediate representation of our Michigan sex crime lawyers. We have the in-depth legal knowledge and exceptional track record of success necessary to combat your criminal charges. Our dedicated trial and appellate lawyers have more than two decades of experience defending the rights of the accused.
When you hire Satawa Law, PLLC, you can rest assured knowing your case is in capable and expert hands. We will fight tirelessly in order to defend your rights and protect your future. In addition to providing zealous representation to individuals facing sex crime charges, we represent clients who have been charged with matters related to child abuse.
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Another Huge SBS/AHT Win For Satawa Law.
Karl Numinen and I just had a huge win in Michigan on an awful AHT/SBS case. The opinion and order is attached. Here are the details:
Child is born April 24.
The night of May 28, child has a very difficult night sleeping. The morning of May 29, child has an episode, where she starts screaming, stops breathing, then becomes unresponsive and goes limp. Parents take child to a local Regional Hospital in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Regional Hospital performs a CT scan, which was possibly abnormal, but is further analyzed and dismissed as an artifact. Child is then transferred to DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. A second CT scan is done, which confirms no subdural hemorrhage, fluid collection is likely an artifact. Child is released the next day, on May 30, diagnosed with a BRUE – brief resolved unexplained event.
May 31, nothing significant happens.
June 1, at night, just like the night of May 28, child has a very difficult night of sleep. The morning of June 2, child has another episode, identical to the first: child starts screaming, stops breathing, then becomes unresponsive and goes limp. Parents rush child to the same Regional Hospital, with the same triage nurse and emergency room doctor treating. Child is then transferred to Munson hospital in Traverse City. An MRI is done, which shows subdural hematoma, subacute, of various ages.
Child is then transferred again to DeVos hospital. CAP at DeVos (Who coincidentally was the same doctor that was the pediatric hospitalist who saw the child on May 29), opines that in light of the MRI done on June 3, CT scan on May 29 was likely misread, and fluid collection was likely there on May 29 and May 30. Then, while at DeVos hospital, on June 6, child is given a bone survey. Bone survey shows a corner metaphysical fracture (possibly healing), as well as a spur. Follow up radiology is requested. Child is released on June 8.
Follow up X-ray of the femur done at DeVos on June 18 shows that the spur is resolved, but the radiologist says that the corner metaphysical lesion is gone, so it must be “healing.” However, a bone survey done June 20 at a different facility in Marquette MI shows nothing: no acute, chronic, healing, or any evidence radiographically of any fractures.
Held the preliminary exam. As you can see on the bottom of page 3 of the opinion and order, the district court judge expressed serious doubts about the case. In fact, he called the cross examination of the child abuse pediatrician the best cross of an expert he had ever seen (on the record), although to be fair I think it was a bit of a dig to the assistant AG. But he bound the case over for trial anyway (maybe because he was a retired visiting judge maybe?). I filed a motion to quash the information and dismiss the charges, arguing that they did not prove a crime was committed (that the injuries were caused by abusive shaking), and even if they did, there is ZERO proof of who committed the crime (who abused the child). The court just granted the motion, and dismissed all charges.
Karl did a masterful job on the CPS case – getting regular visitation for the dad during our case, and then filing (and winning) a motion for MSD to win it. Such a great experience to do a case with a lawyer like Karl
Justice achieved. A family reunited.
For a detailed deliberation statement of decision maker, please click here.
Big Win For International Client By Satawa Law.
Satawa Law recently won an important victory for an international client in a case involving conspiracy to smuggle goods into the United States. The client, a Chinese PhD student and research scientist at a large state research University was charged with making a false statement to federal agents in connection with an investigation and criminal charges for importing regulated materials into the United States.
The client, who spoke and understood very limited English, was interviewed twice by federal agents, each time with the assistance of a translator or an attorney. Based on these interviews, the government charged this young student with lying to a federal agent.
Following pretrial negotiations, and drafting a motion to dismiss the statements as being involuntary and without Miranda, the government did the right thing and dismissed all charges. The client returned to his home, reunited with his family. When it comes to complex federal criminal charges, where you need to fight hard, Satawa Law will defend your rights, and protect your future. www.protectingyourfuture.info.
Satawa Law Gains Compassionate Release For Terminal Client
Satawa Law recently won a Petition for Compassionate Release for a terminal inmate in the Federal Bureau of Prisons under 18 U.S.C. 3582(c)(1)(A)(i). The client is a 74 year old man with advanced metastatic cancer and other severe medical conditions. He was sentenced to 324 months in the BOP in 2009, following a jury trial for conspiracy to distribute cocaine, and conspiracy to launder money. He had approximately 8 years remaining on his sentence.
Following a Petition for Compassionate Release under 18 U.S.C. 3582(c)(1)(A)(i), a federal judge released this inmate so that he could spend his final days with his daughters, and not in a prison hospital bed. Satawa Law, providing compassionate legal representation when the stakes are highest, and losing in not an option. Satawa Law will defend your rights, and protect your future. www.protectingyourfuture.info.
For a detailed deliberation statement of decision maker, please click here.
Another huge SBS/AHT win for Satawa Law.
Satawa Law recently won a huge victory in a large and complex shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma case. The client, a young father just starting a family, was accused in child protection termination of parental rights case intentionally shaking and abusing his young infant son.
Young infant has seizures one day, and parents call 911. Child is taken to local hospital, where he is breathing and acting normally upon admission. Hospital diagnosis BRUE (Brief Resolved Unexplained Event), and releases infant the same day. Two days later, the parents take the child to their pediatrician, who agrees and says she cannot see anything wrong with the infant.
Four days later (six days after the first hospital admission), infant has seizures again while in the care of the father.
This time the seizures are far more intense/serious. Child is taken to the hospital, and then transferred to Mott Children’s Hospital, where they find subdural hematoma, mixed density fluid (which is explained as a heptohygroma), and retinal hemorrhaging (but only in the right eye). Infant is immediately diagnosed with abusive head trauma.
Following an intense and bitterly contested trial, the petition was dismissed, and the father gets his life and family back, and is reunited son. When it comes to complex AHT/SBS charges, where heavy lifting is needed, Satawa Law will defend your rights, and protect your future.
For a detailed deliberation statement of decision maker, please click here.
Satawa Law gets wrongful felony dangerous animal case dismissed
Satawa Law recently won a huge victory for a dedicated middle school teacher, coach, husband, father, and honorably discharged Veteran of the US Army – he was charged with a felony for harboring a dangerous animal when his Great Dane, with no prior suggestion of aggressive behavior, pushed through their front storm door and bit an Amazon driver.
Despite no evidence of dangerousness, a district court judge mistakenly bound the case over for trial following a contested preliminary exam. Satawa Law filed a motion to dismiss and quash the information, arguing that the prosecution did not prove that our client had advance knowledge that the dog was dangerous at the preliminary exam. The circuit court judge granted the motion, and quashed the information.
A husband and father has a felony charge dismissed, and a teacher and coach returns to his students and the job he loves. Satawa Law: defending your rights, and protecting your future. www.protectingyourfuture.info.
For a detailed deliberation statement of decision maker, please click here.
Satawa Law Wins Another Medical Related Fraud Case As 4 Macomb County Judges Dismiss Charges In Auto Insurance Fraud Scheme
Satawa Law does it again, prevailing in a complex medical/auto insurance fraud case as four Macomb Circuit Court judges dismissed charges against four separate defendants after finding that the District Court Judge abused her discretion by binding the case over for trial without probable cause.
Satawa Law’s client (a Pharmacist) was charged with five felonies, including operating a criminal enterprise, false pretenses, insurance fraud, and delivery of a controlled substance. Attorney Mark Satawa filed a motion to quash and dismiss the charges, arguing that there was no evidence of fraud, or any other unlawful conduct by the client. The Circuit Court Judge ruled that the bindover was an abuse of discretion, and missed the case, as the Prosecution failed to present evidence establishing probable cause on any of the charges.
Read the full article here: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2024/10/16/macomb-judges-toss-charges-against-4-in-insurance-fraud-scheme/75674978007/
When it comes to difficult and challenging cases in court, where heavy lifting is required, no one fights harder than Satawa Law – we will defend your rights, and protect your future. www.protectingyourfuture.info.
Satawa Law Recently Has Won Another Title IX Hearing, As A Title 9 Hearing Officer At A Local State University
Satawa Law recently has won another Title IX hearing, as a Title 9 Hearing Officer at a local state University ruled:
“The resolution officer determined that the record does not support by a preponderance of the evidence that respondent engaged in conduct that violated the Policy for Sexual assault, Non-Consensual Sexual Contact under the . . . definition of the policy”.
“The resolution officer determined that the record does not support by a preponderance of the evidence that respondent engaged in conduct that violated the Policy for Sexual assault, Non-Consensual Sexual Penetration under the . . . definition of the policy”.
“The resolution officer determined that the record does not support by a preponderance of the evidence that respondent engaged in conduct that violated the Policy for Dating Violence under the . . . definition of the policy”.
The client was a student, accused by a fellow student of assault, domestic violence, unwanted sexual contact, and unwanted sexual penetration – all without her consent. Following a contested hearing, the hearing officer dismissed the case, and now the client can complete his college degree, graduate, and pursue a successful career after graduation.
When it comes to Title IX defense, and false allegations of campus sexual assault, Satawa Law will defend your rights, and protect your future. www.protectingyourfuture.info.
For a detailed deliberation statement of decision maker, please click here.
Satawa Law Wins Important Pretrial Motion In Circuit Court.
In a complex and hotly contested insurance fraud and continuing criminal enterprise case, a Macomb County Circuit Court Judge granted a Defense Motion to Quash the Information and Dismiss the charges, ruling that the bind over to circuit court was “an abuse of discretion”. The Judge ruled the Prosecution “presented no evidence establishing probable cause to believe the Defendant committed” the charged offenses.
When it comes to difficult and challenging cases in court, where heavy lifting is required, no one fights harder than Satawa Law. We will defend your rights, and protect your future. www.protectingyourfuture.info.
For a detailed deliberation statement of decision maker, please click here.
Satawa Law Recently Has Won Another Title IX Hearing
Satawa Law recently has won another Title IX hearing, as the Title 9 Hearing Officer at a local Community College ruled: “The evidence was insufficient to demonstrate a violation of sexual harassment under the Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy definition”.
The client was an instructor at a local community college who was accused by a student of engaging in unwanted sexual contact without her consent, during a teaching exercise. Following a contested hearing, the hearing officer dismissed the case. Now the client can return to teaching, and helping students learn, grow, and become successful police officers.
When it comes to Title 9 defense, and false allegations of campus sexual assault, Satawa Law will defend your rights, and protect your future. www.protectingyourfuture.info.
For a detailed deliberation statement of decision maker, please click here.
Satawa Law, PLLC Gains Freedom For Another Client Falsely Accused Of Sexual Assault
Satawa Law, PLLC gains freedom for another client falsely accused of sexual assault, as the prosecutor agreed to dismiss 5 counts criminal sexual conduct. The client, a hard working family man was accused of molesting both his son and daughter by his ex-wife, in the midst of a bitter custody case, over a decade after the abuse allegedly took place. The client did everything he could to prove his innocence – he gave 2 separate interviews to the police, and then took and passed a polygraph on these accusations. Finally, following three years of hard, contested litigation, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss all charges “in the interests of justice – no reasonable likelihood of proof beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.” In other words, the client was innocent. Kudos to the prosecutor for doing the right thing.
Ah, the sweet words of victory. A good and decent man, and an innocent man, gets his life back. When it comes to defending criminal sexual conduct charges, where heavy lifting is needed, Satawa Law, PLLC will defend your rights, and protect your future. www.protectingyourfuture.info.
For a detailed deliberation statement of decision maker, please click here.
Satawa Law, PLLC Continues Its Run Of Success
Mark Satawa and attorney Steve Palmer won a not guilty in an Ohio self-defense murder case. The client, “Steve,” a hard working father and husband was leaving for work one morning, when he stumbled on a woman sitting on the ground, with her back against a guardrail, in a ball, with a man standing over her, and the woman screaming “get off me.” Steve gets out of the car with a rifle, and says “get off her.” The guy eventually turns around, and starts screaming “I’m not afraid of a gun, go ahead, shoot me in the head!” Steve backs up, yelling “please stop please stop I don’t wanna shoot you.” The victim gets less than a foot from Steve, grabs for the barrel of the gun, and Steve shoots. The jury deliberated for 4 hours, before finding Steve NOT GUILTY of all charges.
A hard working husband and father gets his life back. When it comes to very serious criminal charges, where heavy lifting is needed, including self-defense, Satawa Law, PLLC will defend your rights, and protect your future.
For a detailed deliberation statement of decision maker, please click here.
Satawa Law, PLLC Won Another Title IX Hearing
Satawa Law, PLLC recently has won another Title IX hearing, as the Title 9 Hearing Officer at a University in Michigan ruled that: “My considerations and determination are constrained by the credible evidence available to me, and based on that evidence, I do not find that Respondent engaged in non-consensual penetration or non-consensual contact as defined and prohibited by the Policy.”
The client, a scholarship football player was accused by a fellow student of having sex with her in her dorm room without her consent. Following a contested hearing, the hearing officer dismissed the case, so now the client can continue his academics and athletics in college.
When it comes to Title IX defense, and false allegations of campus sexual assault, Satawa Law, PLLC will defend your rights, and protect your future.
For a detailed deliberation statement of decision maker, please click here.
Satawa Law, PLLC Recently Won A Huge Victory In A Large And Complex Medical Fraud
The client, a doctor in his 70’s, was charged with conducting a criminal enterprise, MCL 333.7401; 2 counts of delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance (schedule 4), MCL 333.7401(2)(c); 2 counts of false pretenses $1,000 to $20,000, MCL 750.218; unauthorized practice of a health profession, MCL 333.16294; and insurance fraud, MCL 500.4511(1), in connection with his running of a clinic that managed pain and treated victims of auto accidents. After a contested preliminary exam, that consisted of several hearing dates spanning over one year, a district court judge found that there was insufficient evidence to find that “probable cause exists that the crimes charged were committed and that [client] committed them. Accordingly the court does not find probable cause to bind over on any of the charges.” Court went on to order “that all charges are DISMISSED.”
A doctor, husband, and father gets his life back. When it comes to complex criminal charges, where heavy lifting is needed, Satawa Law, PLLC will defend your rights, and protect your future. For a detailed deliberation statement of decision maker, please click here.
Satawa Law, PLLC Wins Important Pretrial Motion In Federal Court
Satawa Law, PLLC wins important pretrial motion in federal court,. Following a contested evidentiary hearing, and multiple rounds of briefing, the judge suppressed all evidence seized in an illegal search and seizure. When it comes to difficult and challenging cases in federal court, where heavy lifting is required, no one fights harder than Satawa Law, PLLC – we will defend your rights, and protect your future. www.protectingyourfuture.info.
For a detailed deliberation statement of decision maker, please click here.
Covid-19 and Federal Compassionate Release
Federal Criminal Defense attorney Mark Satawa discusses compassionate release under 18 USC Section 3582(c) and the First Step Act of 2018 for federal inmates in the BOP due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Motions for compassionate release of federal inmates are being granted in Michigan, and throughout the country…Read More
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"In my senior year in college, I was accused of sexual assault and sexual harassment. This led to a Title IX investigation that threatened my entire future. I had a full-ride scholarship into graduate school, and I earned a prestigious job position. I retained Mark Satawa for my case. Mark is an expert in the Title IX process and does not let the university or anybody else trample on your rights. It was clear from the very beginning that Mark was determined to win this case for me. In our response to the investigation, Mark vigorously attacked all the allegations – not allowing a single one to stand. During the hearing...
"I ran into an unfortunate situation a while back — I was charged with several counts of 1st and 3rd degree criminal sexual conduct. A friend of mine that I occasionally had sex with for several months claimed I came to her house one night and raped her. We hired a lawyer that came highly recommended by a friend of the family that was a retired prosecutor. It turned out that he was not what we hoped he was. I then was referred to Mr. Satawa by a family member that has heard of him and lives in the Washington D.C. area. I was more than pleased with Mr. Satawa’s hard work and honesty. He was always available to answer questions..."
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Mark Satawa has extensive experience in successfully defending all forms of sex crimes such as child molestation, sexting, child sexually abusive activity, sexual assault, criminal sexual conduct, child pornography, date rape, and sexual harassment at work. He also has an unmatched expertise and success in defending scientifically/medically intensive criminal allegations, including shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, medical child abuse, Munchhausen by Proxy, child abuse, forensic interviews, sexual assault cases with medical evidence, and cases involving DNA.
Michigan sex crimes and child abuse defense attorney Mark Satawa has lectured extensively on many criminal law and trial advocacy issues including Shaken Baby Syndrome, Medical Child Abuse, defending allegations of criminal sexual conduct, DNA, handling experts, Daubert evidence issues, and all phases of trial practice – to defense organizations and bar associations such as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, State Bar of Michigan, the Oakland County Bar Association, the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, and the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
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