Nessel and Kessel

Members of the LGBT community have often found themselves the targets of crime .  Unfortunately, with the advent of technology, the range of these crimes has significantly broadened.  Recently, a number of gay men have become the focus of a blackmail scam. These men would meet other gay men online and then engaged in consensual sexual acts.  However, almost immediately afterwards, these men would be contacted by a third party who would tell them that the person with whom they just engaged in consensual sexual acts with was a minor.  In Michigan, statutory rape is a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison.  The third party would then tell these men that he would report them unless they paid him off.  Sometimes the payment was a few hundred dollars, but in other instances the payment would be upwards of $70,000.00.  Many of these men contacted  Dana Nessel , of Nessel and Kessel Law and founder...

In the 36th District Court, criminal defense attorney  Chris Kessel  won a significant legal victory for his client, resulting in multiple charges, some of which required mandatory jail time, being dismissed.  Our client was charged with possessing a vicious animal, owning an unlicensed animal, and allowing a dog to walk without a leash.  The possessing a vicious animal charge required a mandatory jail sentence.  These charges stemmed from an unfortunate incident where our client’s dog got off its leash and bit a local teenager. Regarding the possession of a vicious animal charge , it was attorney Chris Kessel’s position that in order to be convicted for possessing a vicious animal, the prosecution needed to prove that the client had some actual or prior knowledge that the dog in question was actually vicious.  It was the City of Detroit’s position that, despite the fact that the animal in question had NEVER been involved in any ...

A lawyer isn’t someone whose name you pick from a simple Google search result and ask, “Where do I sign?” No. Just as you would plan and research any major investment, so too should you carefully vet any Michigan lawyer for hire to serve your case. When faced with  family litigation  or criminal charges, consider the following steps to hiring an attorney. Conduct a thorough interview to determine if the attorney’s skill sets match your needs. Most reputable attorneys in Michigan host an initial consultation appointment free of charge; use this opportunity to get to know the lawyer you are considering to hire, and to assess his/her ability to serve your case. Ask of his experience in the particular legal matter; how long he has been in practice; her track record of success; the weight of her overall caseload; any special skills and certifications; fees and billing; and for references too. When hiring a lawyer in Michigan , it is important to know how he will keep you app...