His father, Arnold Daniel, spent hours on the phone Tuesday with officials"I'm trying to figure out he got a bond so low for trying to kill my kid," Daniel said.Le-Nguyen walked out of jail given a $10,000 cash bond by Magistrate Elisha Fink with no tether - just an order to stay away from his house. Judges have zero to do with that as well they shouldn't. Did you hear that on your precious cable news shows? Jim Fink is a man of the highest integrity. Washtenaw County Circuit Court judges Timothy Connors, Melinda Morris and Darlene O'Brien all have their terms end at the beginning of 2013. Nice weave. No mention of public safety, crime or any other more pressing/relevant/average american matter of life mentioned by the Ann Arbor elite legal crowd. The others did not do so, and instead favored their own personal opinions over existing case law. Once again, legislating from the bench sounds good to someone who wants to do drugs w/o worry for the laws and a sympathetic judge is exactly the cure. Not generalities and platitudes, policies. I pray to God you are right. From the sound of your rant, perhaps you're confusing him with a prosecutor. YPSILANTI TWP., MI - The man accused of shooting a 6-year-old boy in Ypsilanti Township on Sunday is back in custody after a request from Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit. Clearly the Democrats have done the math, to the best of their ability. The Metro Detroit region's extensive toll-free freeway system, together with its status as a major port city, provide advantages to its location as a global business center. Many of the people he arrested spoke very highly of him because they felt he really cared about them beyond their status as being involved in the justice system. In setting the $3 million cash surety bond, Fink said, "Even if one of these texts is from Mr. Smith, he's an extremely dangerous person." I pray the horrible dysfunction behind the scenes gets cleared up. You could not have picked a more appropriate name. TOPIC: Resiliency Court Training: Parts 1 & 2 Child Safety This training series is the best practices model Judge Van den Bergh has adopted for Washtenaw County. In 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court shut off ballot counting in Florida and put George W. Bush into office, despite the fact that the vote count carried out completely could have put Al Gore into the Presidency. Party Name Time Hearing Info Case Number CTN . Both the county and the State are deeply in debt so it's imperative that we administer justice as efficiently as possible. 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. "In my law practice, I represent municipalities and small businesses, some criminal defendants and people with real estate transactions," he said. He currently presides at the 14A-2 District Court in Ypsilanti, Michigan. "And the other one who is a biological parent of this child has not been allowed to have her name on the birth certificate, even though the two of them are raising this child together in a committed relationship," she said. Cases of great public significance often revolve around squishy constitutional terms like "due process" and "equal protection". Box 8645Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645Fax: 734-484-4693. 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? That is why there is more than one judge in court of appeals and supreme court cases. But a circuit court judge must be able to withstand and help resolve a constant flow of complex human conflicts - an absolutely grueling job - and one that demands a particular kind of emotional stamina, generosity, and depth of insight. To be clear, our policy still allows for the detention of people who pose an imminent threat to the community. With supporters like this, Mr. Fink doesn't need any enemies: Directions Physical Address: 4133 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Phone: 734-973-4545 Fax: 734-973-4693 Link: 14A-1 Page Probation Phone: 734-973-4883 Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Closed on holidays. My 20 cents. Fink has served on the Dawn Farm Board of Trustees, the Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board and the Hope Clinic "One Hope" capital campaign committee, according to the statement. Thus, "the will of the people" is a misnomer - it only applies in a democracy. 4133 Washtenaw Avenue P.O. "Unemployment down from 10.2% to 8.2%" That's good news? Fink went on to complete a J.D. Elisha V. Fink is the third generation of her family to serve as part of the judiciary in the 14A District Court. from the University of Michigan in 1961. That same Constitution has very specific mechanisms for amending it and thus there are many Amendments by the people and and States. Nobody writing positively about Mr. Fink has answered these questions. Not only does he lie about his "values" (changing them faster than the wind changes) he cannot be truthful about current conditions in America. Remember Justin Ravitz in Detroit? at the University of Michigan Law School in 1965. "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. MA.Sorry that you can't see it but your local news is so biased that it is brain washing many peoplestop watching it and get a clue. GARBUKAS ALBERT Age 70, October 7, 1001 of Port Richie, Florida, formerly of Detroit Beloved husband of Mary Ann. "Abuse of discretion" standard does not typically apply to interpretations of significant rights or laws. I'm a long time liberal Democrat, but I've been an acquaintance of Jim Fink for over 30 years. Watkins was ordered to turn himself in by Hon. All Rights Reserved. I admired the way she handled my case. Fink comes from a family of judges his father, Robert Fink, and brother, Karl Fink, served as Washtenaw County judges, according to the statement. Most people can't afford the time or cost to appeal.". I'm also ready for Brian Mackie to go. There are attorneys and, unfortunately, judges at all points on the spectrum. Actually, miscarriage is the number one killer of all "babies." And I'd love to see the link for the Gay Life Style poll. Hon. This week, we have put together a plan which is going to have (assistant prosecutors) at arraignment for pretty serious cases moving forward.. At least Mr Fink is honest which the current administration can not claim to be. The rest of our judges were appointed by governors." Thats exactly why he can't get the votes in this town! If Barack Obama showed up to a Tea Party or GOP event, how do you think he'd be greeted? "We want to balance public safety with allowing people a fair opportunity to get on with their lives. View J. Cedric Simpsons full biography. I wonder? What do cartoons have to do with this conversation? He will make an excellent judge for Washtenaw County. I will vote accordingly. Attorneys Carol Kuhnke and Jim Fink, the top two vote-getters in the Aug. 7, 2012 primary, are now vying for a vacancy on the 22nd Circuit Court bench to be left by retiring judge Melinda Morris. Elisha V. Fink is the third generation of her family to serve as part of the judiciary in the 14A District Court. I have a great deal of respect for Jim Fink and hope he is elected to the bench. That is laughable. Connors also donated to the campaigns of right-wing GOP Michigan Supreme Court Justice candidate Clifford Taylor in both 1998 and 2008, which is confirmed by Secretary of State records at www.michigan.gov I admire his presence at this forum and do trust him when he says he will follow the law with his rulings. Fink has served on the Dawn Farm Board of Trustees, the Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board and the Hope Clinic One Hope capital campaign committee, according to the statement. Romney is not a conservative he is at best a moderate who has shown that as a Chief Executive his governing policy will be more liberal than conservative. 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. Romneycare? Please call our office(s) to get learn how we are engaging with current clients and new at this time. This is about a local election. Kyle Feldscher covers cops and courts for AnnArbor.com. Mr. Weider's assertions are specious and politically motivated. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Nothing is so dangerous as a judge who bases the court's decisions on the Bible. This is truly a reflection of why we have such a special place to live. So you will vote for the RINO? Seeing as the GOP is running a RINO for their presidential candidate, why not a DINO locally? I've known Fink for a number of years. I guess you hit comment length limit before you were able to give your examples of Fink's "perjury and slander" as an attorney or police officer. His office provides written bond recommendations to magistrates in every case, but historically its relatively rare that prosecutors attend arraignments, he said. Unfortunately, in the real world many judges represent or are beholden to a political party. As with any other profession, not all of those in the legal profession have the same personal characteristics or levels of integrity. The fact of this donation is verified by Federal Election Commission records downloadable at www.newsmeat.com Chief justice Young has been telling us for years that they will enforce the law as written. GIS / Parcel Search. "A judge should not be political.". james1, 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 . "We are not opening the jail house doors," Savit said to FOX 2 previously. I find Fink in contempt of our one-party system. Your request can be mailed or faxed to: Attention: Court Recorder14A-2 District Court415 W Michigan AvenueYpsilanti, MI 48197Fax: 734-484-6697. Sandy, who were your friends at 15th district court? 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. 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. Not all attorneys behave with integrity. "Record deportations of illegal aliens, with a focus on criminals". McClure agreed with Washington that understanding a judicial candidates' values before voting them into office is important. County. The defendant is no longer free, and is already back in custody, according to the post. And Fink is the only candidate to repeatedly state that the law takes precedent over a judge's personal beliefs? 320 N. Main St., Suite 420 Ann Arbor, MI 48104. " I gave you facts, not fairy tales, BS. My thoughts exactly. Black Stallion: Over the last several days, we have fielded numerous questions regarding the recent shooting of a 6-year-old child in our community. @clownfish - I see these cut and pasted from Maddow/MSNBC all the time Carol has it all, in spades. Oil/gas production at near record highs. View the complete 14A Caseflow Plan (PDF). "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. BHO has no idea how to run a country and he wasn't even a good community organizer. There are 3 sessions on child safety, Read More or RSVP In an interview Friday, Savit responded to criticisms that no one from his office was present for the arraignment Monday, June 7, when the initial bond was set. The court docket site is directly linked to the Court's case management system and will be updated as soon as case scheduling changes are made available to case management staff. I believe in fiscal responsibility, but I strongly support gay rights. A provacatuer leaves incendiary fliers at a political vetting hoping to ambush a single candidate. soooo. The freeways consist of an advanced network of interconnecting freeways which include Interstate highways. Honorable Patrick J. Conlin 2012 Aug 7 :: Primary Election :: Circuit Court Judge :: Judicial District 22. "No terrorist attacks in the US". Such prejudice - did any have a problem with Bill Ayers coming to town to sell his book? He currently presides over the 14A-1 District Court located at the Washtenaw County Service Center. I will own it and say that we need to do better going forward, he said. Judge Anna Frushour, of the 14A-1 District Court, granted the motion, Savit said. Jim Fink should not be labeled as a Democrat or Republican!!!!! Michigan TikTokers failed sex fetish stunt requires fire department rescue, Man killed by Amtrak train near Ann Arbor park, Police investigating armed robbery outside Ypsilanti burger restaurant, Man charged with shooting 6-year-old in Ypsilanti Township. It is because they know he will support their agenda. 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. Print. It also called him out for contributing money to the campaigns of a number of Republicans, including Rick Snyder, Rob Steele, Dick DeVos, Mike Cox and Mark Ouimet. The fact that there are no judicial candidates in the Ann Arbor election who are pro life, pro family or pro marriage is not acceptable. Phone: (734) 994-1077. I believe that in most cases, people will make good decisions and don't have to be told what they have to do. 2022. Specifically, people are asking how we allowed the person arrested to go free, the sheriffs office said in a statement posted on Facebook. Week of 02-27-2023. I believe we would all agree there are laws that need to be changed. Let me start the slapping. All of the candidates have sufficient knowledge, integrity and experience. Joe, I assume you don't mean Scalia, and the GOP on the Supreme Court who favor "rule of law"On the same day, Scalia discussed how important the 10th amendment was in the Arizona case, and dismissed it in the Montana case, just because he is so partisan. 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. Washtenaw County 14A District Judge J. Cedric Simpson discusses his contested seat - the only one in Washtenaw County - at his office. Margaret is currently a vice-chair of the Ann Arbor Democratic Party. "The Supreme Court has said there's a constitutional right to an abortion," he said. We have to follow the law.". Living in this new version of the cool Ann Arbor anti-religious bubble can be a challenge. Look beyond partisan nonsense you see on cable news shows. This independent voter is voting for Jim Fink. You have absolutely no clue what socialism is. Trial Court judges are elected for terms of six years in non-partisan elections. Across the state, prosecutors offices arent staffed to attend arraignments, he said. Have judges make up "laws" and "rights" that would never pass at the ballot box. His wife, Margaret, finished a diappointing distant third place in a 2008 judicial primary. Each part is approximately 20-25 minutes long. Jim Fink has all of these. A well thought out and insightful opinion from Sandy Castle and a single word response from The Black Stallion3; welcome to annarbor.com! Savit responded Friday to criticisms that his office didnt initially give enough justification for the higher $100,000 bond sought. But, then again, few who voted for Snyder ever thought that he would start war with Unions, womem, and teachers and let his merry bad of pranksters start pushing out their social agenda. Interpretations that have law changing implications are not made by a single judge. On the other hand there are those who have a great respect for the law and strive to behave with integrity and decorum. She has the skill to rationalize logical and analytically with the heart in the center! Savit harshly criticized the decision, filing an immediate motion to modify the bond and bring Le-Nguyen back into custody. Jim Fink began by thanking the Democratic Party for inviting him to participate. He is a fine man who lives in downtown Ypsilanti and cares about our county. The top two vote-getters in Tuesday's judicial primary advance to the November general election where they'll compete for a chance to replace retiring Judge Melinda Morris. This helps claimants on both sides to settle their disputes. now yo uknow what unethical discrimination is all about. You also can follow him on Twitter or subscribe to AnnArbor.com's email newsletters. Judicial candidates are selected for their legal ability and professional and personal achievements rather than their mastery of political campaigns. Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit rescinds 'zero-tolerance' policies Kayla Clarke , Senior Web Producer Published: January 1, 2021, 1:07 PM Updated: January 1, 2021, 6:24 PM I have no doubt that Mr. Fink would be an exceptional Judge. His current term ends on January 4, 2027. Interviewer: "so, Interviewee, what qualifications do you have to work here?" 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 . 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. "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."(Doug McClure) Judges are people. Joe: This is that simple. That's consistent with valuing civil rights. Judge Profiles Trial Court judges are elected for terms of six years in non-partisan elections. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Fink worked for the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office for two decades, including as a deputy, sergeant, lieutenant and commander, before becoming an . Further ask WHO will end the destructive gay agenda from advancing????????? By using this website, you agree to comply with all of the terms of use . @ Gary Hann, you have confused Jim Fink with another attorney. He is about integrity, period. Fink, an Ypsilanti resident, served in the sheriffs office for 20 years, ending his career as the police services commander before retiring to become an attorney, according to a statement. Sources say Fink was put under enormous pressure from the Washtenaw County Prosecutor to set a bond high enough to make sure Smith would remain incarcerated. Yet nothing is mentioned about that in this article. . They are usually difficult topics and the results should reflect society (rarely, maybe never, unanimous). (Jim) Fink today announced his candidacy for - Washtenaw County Circuit Judge. Magistrate Cameron Magistrate Cameron covers our Chelsea traffic docket as Friday afternoon arraignments. God Bless Governor Engler. The best thing about her is that she is non-judgmental about a person till she has full facts. Under Michigan law, a minor who wants to get an abortion must have the permission of a parent or legal guardian. I, too, feel the need to respond to Mr. Hann. You can get a pretty good idea of this by spending some time in and outside of our Washtenaw County Court Rooms. So while they may sincerely believe that they set aside their own values when making decisions, they are wrong. Vote for that one. 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