Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

criminal victim's rights

In 1994 I was assaulted by an indigent relative and lost the vision in one eye. The offender was aprehended, tried and convicted in a Circuit Court (Michigan v. Defendant). As a result of the assault I was not eligible for SS Disability but I am told Michigan has a program to compensate victims of such crimes. If correct can you verify and provide information on the criteria for a claim and how to pursue? Thank you


Asked on 4/26/98, 11:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Loeb Law Offices of Thomas M. Loeb

victim's rights

Michigan has a law known as the Crime Victim'sRights Act. There are specific time limitationson the reporting of the crime and the paymentof any money. You should go to the CircuitCOurt Clerk's office where your trial was held and ask to speak to a clerk. If that does not work, call me.

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Answered on 5/15/98, 5:03 pm


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