An Ortonville man is facing a stack of serious charges after prosecutors say he beat his wheelchair-bound mother so badly she was left with a broken nose and a brain bleed, then pointed a gun at the mother of his children during the same outburst.
Prosecutors say the June 21 incident escalated to the point where the suspect threatened to kill himself and his parents. The mother was hospitalized with her injuries.
According to ClickOnDetroit, 34-year-old Aaron Hutyra is charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm, assault with a dangerous weapon, domestic violence, possession of a firearm under the influence, and two counts of felony firearm. The prosecutor's office told the station Hutyra was intoxicated during the attack, and the report states he also pointed a gun at the mother of his children.
Charges and Court Schedule
Hutyra was arraigned on June 23 and given a $50,000 bond, ClickOnDetroit reported. He is scheduled to return to court on July 2 for a probable cause conference. Prosecutors have not said whether additional charges are being considered.
What the Charges Mean
Assault with intent to do great bodily harm is a felony that can carry significant prison time. Summaries of the statute in Michigan Legal Center materials note a maximum sentence of up to 10 years.
The felony firearm law requires any term it imposes to be served consecutively to the sentence for the underlying felony, so each count can add mandatory time on top, according to sentencing guidance from the Michigan courts.
Michigan law on possessing or using a firearm while under the influence sets misdemeanor penalties for many violations, but it can rise to a felony if the firearm causes serious injury or death. Those details are spelled out in Law One’s publication of MCL 750.237.
Help for Victims
State officials stress that anyone facing domestic violence is not alone. The Michigan Domestic Violence Hotline offers free, confidential help 24/7 at 1-866-VOICEDV (1-866-864-2338), as well as support by text and chat. Available services and safety planning options are outlined in materials from MDHHS.
Hutyra is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds him guilty. The case remains under investigation, and officials may release more information as the court process moves forward.
