At a minimum, he made an extremely bad choice involving a firearm, which is always a concern to the court, she said. I voted for President Obama (and fully intend to vote for him again in November), but I also voted for Rick Snyder for governor. I have known Jim Fink for many years and have always found him to be fair and compassionate. "It's a judicial race and I am supported by many, many Democrats, including pro-choice Democrats, because they trust me to be who I say I am, which is someone who will follow the law and set my personal opinions aside," he said. To inquire about existing cases please visit the 14A District Court Case Search website. Wrong answer for a potential judge. Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit and Chief Assistant Prosecutor Victoria Burton-Harris were ceremonially sworn into office by Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack at the University of Michigan Law Quad courtyard in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021.Ryan Stanton | The Ann Arbor News. In civil matters one request for a three week adjournment can be made by stipulation and order for adjournment. I would wholeheartedly support Jim in this endeavor, and wish him luck. Judge candidate Jim Fink leads opponents by double digits in bar association poll By Ryan J. Stanton The Washtenaw County Bar Association has released the results of a recently conducted poll, showing judicial candidate Jim Fink a clear favorite among local bar members. After an arrest on charges of assault. "I want to bring that type of commitment to the bench," he said. Please know that millions of fine Americans, especially those surrounding Ann Arbor, have your back! Real diversity of thought , is not allowed in liberal circles. He is a great man and would be an asset to our county judiciary and I will happily cast my vote for him. Fink worked for the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office for two decades, including as a deputy, sergeant, lieutenant and commander, before becoming an attorney in 1998. do you like Romney because of his pro-choice or pro-life positions? If you want a judge to be a lapdog of the legislature then perhaps you should check out CHINA. In my opinion, based on my experience working in the court system in this county, I believe the most important attributes in a judge at the circuit court level are integrity, honesty, and a good work ethic. This is about a local election. People, including Judges, have personal biases that go beyond politics and the law. His pro-gun or anti-gun positions? This independent voter is voting for Jim Fink. Ryan Le-Nguyen, 29, is now being held on a $100,000 bond. Judges are elected in Michigan precisely so that the popular will on policies and personalities can control the third branch of government. A provacatuer leaves incendiary fliers at a political vetting hoping to ambush a single candidate. Further ask WHO will end the destructive gay agenda from advancing????????? Se Habla Espaol Member Login Phone: (734) 994.4912 Lawyer Referral and Information Service: (734) 996.3229 Need a Lawyer? It is a broad-brush attack that has cited no examples or other proof and appears simply a campaign smear. I pray to God you are right. If you want proof of that, read the Gore V Bush decision of the SCOTUS. Court of Claims Judge Cynthia Stephens last week denied the Trump campaign's request to stop the counting of ballots because ballot counting was already concluded and the suit was filed against. But, you go ahead and vote for the pro-choice, anti-gun, pro-TARP, Wall Street supported cap and trade insurance mandating RINO, Blackie. A local judge should know the law and demonstrate a high degree of integrity. They bring all their beliefs into that. I have known Erane for about 5 years. They lead to judicial dictatorship. During Smith's arraignment on one count of sexual assault and two counts of domestic violence (11 more charges were subsequently filed against Smith by the County Prosecutor's office), Judge Fink . Judge Simpson was appointed to the 14A Bench in September of 1999 and served as Chief Judge of the 14A District Court from January 2002 through December 2007. "local" judges as they are being referring to in the string primarily get deference on questions of fact and credibility of witnesses. The conflicts now are more complex, the consequences more severe, and the community more diverse than ever. Such prejudice - did any have a problem with Bill Ayers coming to town to sell his book? You got my vote Fink. "The only reason the country is falling apart"? Fink seems to understand that. I mean this sincerely. Before he retired from the Sheriff Department the Ann Arbor News, the precusor to aa.com, did an article on him detailing his experience as a Sheriff. View J. Cedric Simpsons full biography. We need effective local government, does anyone really think our city council proclamation against burning the Koran made any difference in he grand scheme of things? The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. It is so you. . Kuhnke has been on the Ann Arbor Zoning Board of Appeals for 12 years and is president of the Washtenaw Trial Lawyers Association. Oh, only about 20 folks attended based on the cars in the parking lot. His choices of more dems than repubs when he picked judges? So he interprets the law based on the information there rather than adding information to it? He was appointed to the court by former Governor John Engler on April 3, 1997, to replace former Judge Patrick J. Conlin. Judge Profiles Trial Court judges are elected for terms of six years in non-partisan elections. Week of 02-20-2023. "We are not opening the jail house doors," Savit said to FOX 2 previously. She was appointed as a part time Magistrate in 2012, and has been serving full time since December of 2014. Prosecutor Eli Savit filed an emergency motion to up the bond for Ryan Le-Nguyen it will be heard in front of a different judge Tuesday. Fink repeatedly asserted that a judge must set aside his or her own opinions while on the bench and that's what he would do. So challenging a law because of personal beliefs is what changed these and other bad laws! I never took it as an issue for Mr. Fink. IMHO, it's disingenuous to say the Supreme Court Justices were non-partisan. ", "If a child can be placed in a loving relationship whether it's lesbian, gay, bisexual, whatever there shouldn't be any legal impediment," McClure said. Haas retired June 30, according to the. Who realize that they may not agree with or particularly like parts of the law but, when it comes to the actual practicing of it, not the making of it, that is irrelevant. I knew differently, way before the truth came out last November. Trial Court judges are elected for terms of six years in non-partisan elections. The legislature and the appellate courts grant the trial judge enormous discretion in very substantial matters. Online Forms & Permits. This is and should be a non-partisan race. "No terrorist attacks in the US". Le-Nguyens Ann Arbor-based attorney Joe Simon declined to comment Thursday. Judges have zero to do with that as well they shouldn't. Fink, who comes from a family of judicial representatives would make an excellent Judge especially for people who come to his court without proper resources or legal representation. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Requests should be faxed to the 14A-1 Clerks office at 734-973-4693. /faint! Judge Barr was elected to the bench in November 2022. Oh, no! The shooting,. Fink acknowledged most Democrats wouldn't even think of voting for him if this was a partisan state House race. Fink worked for the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office for two decades, including as a deputy, sergeant, lieutenant and commander, before becoming an . And the three democrat candidates knew nothing of the attack flyer. You're Hired!" Welcome to (insert your company name here)! So many people thought a now resigned judge was such a good person. Never fails to amaze me how lost some people are, especially when confronted with fact. I respect and support Mr. Fink as he has a proven track record of integrity. In this era of activist judges, I think the context of Mr. Fink's other political views and activities are important information to have. Judges should be following the law, as fairly and impartially as humanly possible. Ryan J. Stanton covers government and politics for AnnArbor.com. Accused shooter of 6-year-old back in custody after Washtenaw County prosecutors request. 2022. If people find laws - or lack of laws - intolerable then they are obligated to contact their legislators for the purpose of enacting new law (or repeal). It hides information from the voters rather than promotes transparency and these candidates do tend to have partisan views so we as voters should know about them. A Judge's political leanings are important and do influence their decisions. Making fun of and attacking them is just silly and unbecoming. His father, Robert Fink, and brother, Karl Fink, served as Washtenaw County judges. That same Constitution has very specific mechanisms for amending it and thus there are many Amendments by the people and and States. He said he's a lifelong resident of Washtenaw County, and grew up in Ypsilanti. This is the kind of attorney I want to become Judge. Classic divide and conquer. Judge Fink. I respectfully disagree with Mr. Hann's characterization. Romneycare also assessed an annual, "fair," fee to business not exceeding $295 dollars per employee for every business in the state with more than ten employees who did not voluntarily contribute to the state health care fund." We the people, can't afford any more chipping away at democracy and the separation of church and state. When one of the two large medical centers in our area accepts taxpayer money to pay the bills of people on Medicare and Medicaid and then states that as part of its mission, they neither prescribe nor dispense forms of contraception, then that' not democracy and separation of church and state. De-merits for the leaks, pushing for a movie to be made before the election, and blowing the cover of a Pakistani Doctor attempting to help us - now facing imprisonment. What is Mr. Fink's view on drunk driving and taking County vehicles? In terms of assessing my clients danger of lethality, he doesnt have any particular person with whom theres an outstanding grudge or anything like that, so Im asking the court to set as reasonable bond as possible, Simon told the magistrate. "And also that I know the law and that I would work very hard to make sure that our values are represented in court, and that the law is efficiently and correctly applied in a way that's compassionate.". Magistrate Cameron Magistrate Cameron covers our Chelsea traffic docket as Friday afternoon arraignments. These judges are not going to overturn Roe v. Wade or make same sex marriage legal. You can't be serious! I really worry about the right wing God driven social agenda. Margaret is currently a vice-chair of the Ann Arbor Democratic Party. I'm all for him having opinions and participating in political life and I don't think "Republican" is a bad word per se but it does help to know where he is coming from because it does indicate to me where he is heading to. Le-Nguyen reportedly heard commotion outside his home, told the boy and two family members to leave, went back inside the house and fired a round through his window, which struck the arm of the 6-year-old, Jackson said. If he was appointed, then the appointment expired long ago and he retained his seat by the peoples' favor. Box 8645 Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645 Fax: 734-484-4693 Filing a Motion If you need to file a motion, you must file the motion with the 14A-1 Clerk's office in person or by fax to 734-973-4693. All adjournments must comply at a minimum with The 14A Caseflow Management Plan Unless otherwise noted and must be filed with the court at least 48 hours prior to hearing. In this particular case, our recommendations differed from the bond decision that was eventually made by the court, Savit said. There's a but - and that is - Sheriff Clayton says, a suspect's risk to the community should be the driving factor in bail decisions. good on you. "If you look at my website, you will find that I am supported across the board, which is what a judge should be," he said. Interviewee: "what I've done in the past and my qualifications aren't important, what you should really focus on are the shortcomings of my competitors." I can hear, sense and feel those high moral, values and standard, whenever I meet her or chat with her, which definitely will grace the position of a circuit court judge. All Rights Reserved. I guess they are right when they say the left win liberals are brain washedyou are proving their point beyond a shadow of a doubt. All four candidates are currently attorneys. Also, how was "BHO" not a good community organizer? @Joe: Mr. Fink is a former police officer who probably felt handcuffed by a judiciary he viewed as hostile.well sir as an officer of the law you were (and still think like one) an agent of the Executive branch and thus their job was to "second guess" you and "hamstring" your fellow officers in the performance of their jobs as agents of the Judicial branch of power. Why not? Week of 02-27-2023. The move was taken to advocate for more stringent conditions that we believe ensure public safety, Savit said Tuesday alongside Assistant Prosecutor Victoria Burton-Harris. What is in this discussion that makes me think many posts are not typical of people who will vote in the August primary and then the judicial election in November? The bond form the prosecutors office submitted stated Le-Nguyen has no criminal record or assault history and it was unknown if he made any threats. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of MLive Media Group, You are viewing this article in the AnnArbor.com archives. I am quite concerned that he is clearly anti-choice and anti-gay rights, and that, according to the material handed out today, he has given thousands of dollars to some of the most conservative Republican candidates in this state, including Congressman Tim Walberg and former Supreme Court Justice Clifford Taylor. Record deportations of illegal aliens, with a focus on criminals. Every case goes before a local judge first. we should conduct business and plan to update this message as soon as we can. If he says he will uphold the law where it conflicts with his personal beliefs, I have no doubt that he will do so. I have known James " A " Fink for a number of years. He is accused of firing at the boy around 4:30 p.m., June 6 on the 1300 block of Candlewood Lane, said Washtenaw County Sheriff spokesman Derrick Jackson. Hence it is that such democracies have ever been spectacles of turbulence and contention [and] have ever been found incompatible with personal security or the rights of property." "Chris Easthope, Jan Bobrin and Rolland Sizemore all appear as endorsers on the campaign website for JIm Fink." Merits for saying yes to the raid, the only call available to fit the strategic goal of a body without rubble. I'm also ready for Brian Mackie to go. I think non-partisan elections are a sham anyway. I vote Democrat more often than I vote Republican. "And as a judge, I will follow the law because it's not up to a judge to make the law or to insert his or her personal opinions into things. County. We see who the Democrats have for a leader in our capital and now we can clearly see that they are on the wrong track for America . Please call our office(s) to get learn how we are engaging with current clients and new at this time. "Six months later his bail changes are playing out after 6-year-old Coby Daniel was shot in the arm, allegedly by an angry neighbor, Ryan Le-Nguyen last weekend in Ypsilanti Township. It appears Mr. Fink likes to think for himself rather than trembling to the wishes of his party. He received a B.B.A. Vote for Michael Woodyard in the other race, he is running against incumbent Tim Connors, another APPOINTEE. Jim Fink will do this job well and that's why he has so many supporters from all political parties. View Karl A. Barr's full biography. "And if we are not we need to be smart enough and courageous enough to say this is not what we intended, let's make our adjustments." I'm not sure I would want a Judge to "represent"a specific political party, and certainly wouldn't vote for one who admits it before elections. Oil/gas production at near record highs. The candidates running for the six-year . The others did not do so, and instead favored their own personal opinions over existing case law. Fink said she didnt consider Le-Nguyen a flight risk, but she thought he posed some potential danger to the community due to his bad judgment, not any particular malice. "I've been practicing law for 18 years and I've spent those 18 years pursuing justice for my clients in the court. Nobody writing positively about Mr. Fink has answered these questions. Washtenaw County Circuit Court judges Timothy Connors, Melinda Morris and Darlene O'Brien all have their terms end at the beginning of 2013. You can get a pretty good idea of this by spending some time in and outside of our Washtenaw County Court Rooms. Do you have a question that has been niggling at you, something you havent seen before, or a hypothetical fact pattern with some twists and turns? This is that simple. He is known amongst staff for his courteous and respectful demeanor to all; staff members, judges, AND people across the podium from him. "Fink is a Republican and he will promote the Republican agenda" A candidate must be a qualified elector, a resident of the judicial circuit, a lawyer who has been licensed to practice law for at least five years, and under 70 years of age. Parker and R. Steven Whalen Fink and Naomi Fink are fourth generation Washington said she'd set aside her Democratic leanings if elected, but she would apply the law fairly to each and every individual that comes before her courtroom. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Notice I said opinion. In fact, I most often vote based on a candidates' stance on gay rights alone because the issue of equal rights for all citizens is that important to me. What is sad is that the people who made that flyer are trying to show Fink's political leanings, but really all they did was make him a martyr. That is laughable. It goes on and on, tax raises, fee raises, new taxes on businesses 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. I have seen Mr. Fink in action and he is not above his old cop tricks of perjury and slander whenever he can get away with it. It's disingenuous to ignore the fact that the wife of Justice Thomas had accepted money from a group favoring the Citizens United case before her husband voted in favor of Citizens United, which even gives corporations outside the U.S. the ability to influence the U.S. democratic processes. "I truly believe your shot is at the trial court level to get justice or not. Today. No terrorist attacks in the US under BHO's watch (so far) Some lie or mislead in court. I guess this whole discussion involves how much trust we have in our citizens. McClure stressed to Saturday's audience that he's a lifelong Democrat. If a law is passed that a judge BELIEVES doe snot pass the US or MICHIGAN constitution test, they MUST consider it a bad law and strike it down. Video obtained by Fox 2 shows the boy picking up a bike outside Le-Nguyens house when the shot is fired. Or, by being involved in legal processes. Washtenaw County Democratic Party Political Organization Judge Tracy E. Van den Bergh Government Official Felicia Brabec for State Rep Politician We the People Opportunity Farm Nonprofit Organization Lisa Disch for City Council Political Candidate Recent Post by Page Eli Savit - Washtenaw Prosecuting Attorney Yesterday at 8:43 PM That means "rule of law", case closed. If you want to change law, vote for legislators who can do that. 6th Annual Trivia Challenge . She was extremely fair, compassionate and dealt with both the parties in amicable manner. They are good listeners, clear communicators, and great problem solvers. Seeing as the GOP is running a RINO for their presidential candidate, why not a DINO locally? Vote for that one. Judicial candidates are selected for their legal ability and professional and personal achievements rather than their mastery of political campaigns. Just remember this as our debt grows, we increase the percentage of the population that is not working but receiving a handout, as well as our shrinking personal wealth. Although I am an attorney, I met Jim Fink for the first time today at the forum, so I have no first-hand knowledge of his personal qualities or legal abilities. "The bottom line is this. Albert's comments are honorable, commendable and are worthy of serious consideration by readers of this medium. Welcome to the new online version of the State Bar of Michigan's Resource Directory. You also can follow him on Twitter or subscribe to AnnArbor.com's email newsletters. To sum up, she has all the qualities to judge with kindness, fairness but with firmness. Mr. Fink was the most honest and made it clear he would follow the law regardless of his beliefs. Washington, a University of Michigan law school graduate, said she's been practicing law since 1993. The four attorneys are competing in the Aug. 7 primary for the seat being vacated by Washtenaw County Circuit Judge Melinda Morris, who is retiring. "Judge Morris is the only judge sitting on the bench right now who was elected to her seat. "A judge should not be political.". He ran unopposed in several elections before a write-in candidate opposed him in 2006 We need someone with the stamina to work it through in that complicated context - without the old assumptions and for the long haul - and who will not get fatigued by the process, emotionally or otherwise. The temperament of the individual judge is often a determinative factor for case outcome. You can never tell which cases will go up on appeal. YPSILANTI, Mich. (FOX 2) - A man accused of shooting a 6-year-old boy is free after being given what an extremely low bond. You have absolutely no clue what socialism is.

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