A retired Utica, Michigan, teacher who was recently convicted of possession of child pornography has been sentenced in the U.S. District Court for Eastern Michigan in Detroit to 20 years. The sentence was the maximum faced by the man after he pleaded guilty to the federal charge last year.
How Often Do Police Investigate Domestic Violence Offenses?
In any criminal prosecution involving allegations that the defendant committed a violent crime such as aggravated assault or murder, important issues such as intent, self-defense and witness credibility come into play. In many cases, competing versions of events must be considered, and this issue is very likely to arise in domestic violence cases.
SUCCESSFUL BOND HEARING
May 7 - IONIA, MIClient is charged with three felony counts of fleeing the police during a high speed chase on a motorcycle. Client was originally held in Ionia County on 50K cash/surety bond, no 10% alternative. Monday, in 64A District Court, Mr. Freeman conducted a bond hearing and successfully convinced the court to lower the bond to $20K with a 10% cash alternative. After surrendering his driver's license and posting $2,000 cash, the client was released. A preliminary examination is scheduled in late-May.
