Multiple Violent Felonies — Not Guilty (Bench Trial)

Assault With Intent to Murder – MCL 750.83 – Not Guilty (Bench)

Assault With Intent to Do Great Bodily Harm Less Than Murder – MCL 750.84 – Not Guilty (Bench)

Carrying Dangerous Weapon With Unlawful Intent – MCL 750.226 – Not Guilty (Bench)

Felony Firearm – MCL 750.227b – Not Guilty (Bench)

Brandishing Firearm in Public – MCL 750.234e – Guilty (Bench), 1 Year Probation

A 26-year-old man faced multiple serious felony charges, including Assault with Intent to Murder, Assault with Intent to Do Great Bodily Harm, Unlawful Intent with a Dangerous Weapon, and Felony Firearm. If convicted, he faced the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence—even life.

His court-appointed attorney focused only on plea negotiations and told him he would likely serve many years in prison. Believing he needed a real defense, the client and his mother sought private counsel. Several attorneys dismissed them—until they called Attorney Carl Jordan, who approached the case with a trial-focused strategy.

After reviewing the evidence, Attorney Jordan determined the client would have a better chance with a bench trial rather than a jury. A waiver of jury trial was filed, and the case proceeded before a judge.

As a result of Attorney Jordan’s defense, the judge found the defendant Not Guilty of all major felony charges. The only remaining count—brandishing a firearm in public—was treated as a misdemeanor, resulting in one year of probation.