Criminal Defense
Even the threat of criminal charges can be devastating. When the stakes are high and your chips are “all in” you need an experienced criminal defense attorney at your side. Karl Numinen has established an unparalleled track record of victories defending the accused.
When The Unexpected Happens
When you’re confronted with criminal allegations, you need the advice of experienced legal counsel immediately. Whether you’re facing serious felony charges or a simple misdemeanor, the attorneys of Pence & Numinen, P.C. are ready to promptly respond to protect your rights.
Karl Numinen Wins Criminal Trials. Karl has obtained “Not Guilty” verdicts in a wide variety of criminal trials, including:
- “Not Guilty” verdict in the federal trial of a man indicted for felony criminal sexual assault.
- “Not Guilty” verdict in the federal trial of a young man charged with multiple counts of criminal sexual assault.
- “Not Guilty” verdict in the federal trial of a woman indicted for felony aggravated assault with a vehicle.
- “Not Guilty” verdict in the federal trial of a man charged with felony conspiracy to distribute drugs.
Karl Numinen Gets Results. Sometimes the fight can be won before the battle ever begins. In The Art of War, philosopher and military strategist Sun Tzu reasoned that, ” To win without fighting is best.” Karl embraces this philosophy and applies it to his criminal defense practice. He has won more cases before trial by attacking illegal police procedures, disclosing fatal flaws in the prosecutor’s evidence, and revealing the deceptions of accusing witnesses. A few examples of “winning without fighting” include:
- “Charges Dismissed” on the day before trial in a multi-count 1st degree felony criminal sexual conduct case after Karl won a fight over the validity of computer evidence.
- “Charges Dismissed” by the judge in a marijuana case where Karl successfully argued his client’s Medical Marijuana card provided an affirmative defense.
- “Charges Dismissed” before trial when the Federal Judge granted Karl’s motion to suppress evidence illegally obtained by the U.S. Forest Service officer’s unlawful search.
- “Charges Dismissed” in a felony drug case involving a car accident where Karl was able to challenge the State Police Crime Lab drug analysis.
- “Charges Dismissed” in a felony DUI case after Karl convinced the judge to rule the blood tests results were not admissible at trial.
- “Charges Dismissed” by the prosecutor in a felony home invasion and felony assault case after Karl destroyed the credibility of the accuser during pretrial hearings.
- “Charges Dismissed” in a multi-count, multi-defendant, complex felony fraud case after the preliminary examination.
For many more examples of case victories,
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Karl Numinen Excels At Defending the Accused. Criminal defense is highly specialized area of law and a potential mine field for the inexperienced. When your very liberty is at stake, you want an attorney who has been there before and can guide you through the mine field without stepping on a land mine. Karl Numinen devotes a substantial part of his practice to criminal defense and he is constantly striving to hone his skills.
- Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan Trial College graduate, 2010
- Board Member, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, 2010 to present
- Instructor, People’s Law School, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Author, “How To Challenge An Illegal Search and Seizure,” published by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 2011
- Presenter, “Computer Search Warrants: Fourth Amendment Issues and Litigation Strategies,” Complex Litigation Seminar, U.S. Courts Office of the Defender, Atlanta, 2006
- Adjunct Professor, Northern Michigan University Criminal Justice Department, 2000 – 2003
Mr. Numinen is Of Counsel to the Barone Defense Firm. For more information go to http://DrunkDrivingInMichigan.com
Types of Criminal Cases Handled
- Computer Crime
- Drug Charges
- Drunk Driving
- Embezzlement
- Health Care Fraud
- Sexual Assault/Molestation
- Domestic Violence
- Arson
- Breaking and Entering
- Murder
- White Collar Crimes




