Judge must check with prosecutors before sentencing sometimes
NOVI, Mich. (AP) — A suburban Detroit judge has been ordered to check with prosecutors before dismissing or deferring sentences in some cases including those involving domestic violence.
The Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News report Novi District Court Brian MacKenzie on Thursday also was ordered as part of the ruling by Circuit Court Judge Colleen O’Brien to provide prosecutors with a list of some cases that he has dismissed since 2004.
O’Brien’s ruling said that it’s “undisputed that Judge MacKenzie has given illegal sentences.”
Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper had sued last year, saying that MacKenzie improperly handled some cases. MacKenzie denied wrongdoing.
A statement from MacKenzie’s lawyer David Timmis said there was “absolutely no finding or suggestion that he attempted to conceal any criminal proceedings.”
Wayne County Clerk’s Office closed today due to mandatory furlough
The following divisions of the Wayne County Clerk’s Office will be closed today due to a mandatory furlough:
• Civil Division-Court Services at Coleman A. Young Municipal Center;
• Criminal Division-Court Services at Frank Murphy Hall of Justice;
• Juvenile Division-Court Services at Lincoln Hall of Justice.
FBA?to host Wade Hampton McCree Jr. award luncheon Feb. 20
The Federal Bar Association (FBA), Eastern District of Michigan Chapter, will host the Wade Hampton McCree Jr. Award Luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 20, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Blvd. in Detroit. U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Bernice McDonald, 6th Circuit, will be the guest speaker. Cost for the luncheon is $25 for members and $35 for non-members.
Register online at www.fbamich.org.
WLAM Wayne Region’s Annual Winter Wine Down set for Feb. 21
WLAM Wayne Region returns its Winter Wine Down to the Plymouth Township area, this time at a new member’s home on Friday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. Join us for dinner and socializing as we enjoy great company, good wine, and a delicious catered dinner of salad and lasagna. Attendance is limited to 40 people but we will form a waiting list. Please note that this event is limited to 40 so RSVP as soon as possible. Cost is $20 for Wayne members and students and $25 for others. Registration confirmed upon receipt of payment. Address will then be provided.
RSVP to event co-chairs: celeste.simon@3rdcc.org or genevieve.delonis@kitch.com
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