I have no doubt that Mr. Fink would be an exceptional Judge. 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 This opposition doesnt apply when people pose an imminent threat to the community, Savit said when announcing his offices policy in a Jan. 4 press conference. rarely on big issues. Judge Fink got "called out" for having a mind of his own, and not being in lock step with the far left agenda . Attorney Mariah Fink and Attorney Naomi Fink are experienced, knowledgeable, honest, and diligent. God Bless Governor Engler. Kyle Feldscher covers cops and courts for AnnArbor.com. Albert, it is amazing how you can try to push your religious views onto others who son't have the same opinion about God. Washington, a University of Michigan law school graduate, said she's been practicing law since 1993. While the charges are serious, Simon said, they dont make a lot of sense to him because its his understanding the shooting was a reckless act, that Le-Nguyen is alleged to have fired a shot outside from inside a residence, not necessarily at anyone in particular, but in response to noises on the property where he was staying, and Le-Nguyen did not intend to assault anyone. That is utter nonsense, Anybody who believes that ANY person does not bring their beliefs into their job is delusional. View Karl A. Barr's full biography. 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. How about his cap and trade positions, you have a multiple choices there. "What, you worry?" Alfred, "Those of you who know me know I have been associated with the Republican Party. A judge then approved the modification and the sheriffs office took the suspect back into custody. "Before the forum started, someone anonymously placed dozens of copies of a homemade attack flier carrying the headline "What Washtenaw Democrats should know about Jim Fink" in the chairs" "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. I, too, feel the need to respond to Mr. Hann. Washtenaw County Office of the Public Defender . It would be hard to find anyone that does not think the Jim Crow laws were bad. There is no proof that God exists, most of the Christian myths expoused in the Bible came from earlier non-christian religions, like the Hittites. 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. Fink is just the picture postcard snapshot of a Republican who is anti-gay, anti-choice and will be nothing but a tool for the right wing hacks who've highjacked the Republican Party. You can't be serious! All rights reserved (About Us). "And if there is, I would hope our Legislature would do something about that.". "I've been practicing law for 18 years and I've spent those 18 years pursuing justice for my clients in the court. http://arborupdate.com/article/1118/drain-commissioner-arrested-charged-with-drunk-driving. We can see legislation all over the country driven by this agenda. 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). 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. One of the mothers was an egg donor and the other mother carried the child to birth, but only the mother who carried the child is on the birth certificate. Savits office generally opposes the practice of cash bail, a system under which defendants are required to pay money to be released from jail pending trial. I think its rather ironic to accuse Mr. Fink or any of our judges of selling out to the highest bidder when in actuality they have rather sold themselves to the lowest bidders, the public. 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. In the case, she handled for me, I was wrong from various points and she explained to me in such a manner that I realized it myself. 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? Nice weave. His current term ends on January 4, 2027. james1, If you think a judge's personal views don't matter at the Circuit Court level, you'd be wrong, and whether the soon-to-be-elected new Circuit judge is pro-choice or anti-choice is directly relevant. Carol has it all, in spades. 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. Oh, only about 20 folks attended based on the cars in the parking lot. Both Republican and Democrat campaign coordinators agree that one reason winning the Presidency is so important is that the President appoints federal judges. The freeways consist of an advanced network of interconnecting freeways which include Interstate highways. Jim Fink began by thanking the Democratic Party for inviting him to participate. Mariah and Naomis father, Karl Fink was a district and circuit court judge in Washtenaw County and still practices law in Ann Arbor, with their brother Joshua. Adjournment Policy From the sound of your rant, perhaps you're confusing him with a prosecutor. "Country falling apart" "Chris Easthope, Jan Bobrin and Rolland Sizemore all appear as endorsers on the campaign website for JIm Fink." 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. Its only appropriate to comment on cases in the courtroom, not to a media outlet, he said. 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. Interviewer: "so, Interviewee, what qualifications do you have to work here?" Phone: (734) 994-1077. (Jim) Fink today announced his candidacy for - Washtenaw County Circuit Judge. What do cartoons have to do with this conversation? Judge Stephen Hopkins was reprimanded in June by the Commission on Judicial Conduct after James Haas, then a public defender, filed a complaint in February. After an arrest on four charges, including assault with intent to murder, Le-Nguyen posted a $10,000 bail for his release set by Magistrate Elisha Fink of the Washtenaw County 14-A District Court. xmo - fine logic, sound mind and right on target. The only reason the country is falling apart, we agree on this, is because some people only vote on party lines and vote people like BHO into office. 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. 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. He is a professional and fair minded attorney with great family roots. Accused shooter of 6-year-old back in custody after Washtenaw County prosecutors request. 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. 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. Thank you! BHO has no idea how to run a country and he wasn't even a good community organizer. I hate to see people get hurt. Ryan J. Stanton covers government and politics for AnnArbor.com. He currently presides over the 14A-1 District Court located at the Washtenaw County Service Center. "And I think that's why the people who are voting should be very aware of who they elect as judge, because the judges have the ability to go and speak with the Supreme Court justices and to speak with the Supreme Court administrators and set up rules that are specific to a court that would prevent this from happening," she said. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 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. 4 million jobs created since Jan 2009. Filed 3/29/21 to dismiss from: 4/20/21, 6/8/21 ( Tele has been serving full time since December 2014. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. I would wholeheartedly support Jim in this endeavor, and wish him luck. "Abuse of discretion" standard does not typically apply to interpretations of significant rights or laws. I'm also looking forward to a court which, I hope, will start to enforce some law and order in the county, instead of approving light plea bargains and even lighter sentences. Or that we should just accept that as being unavoidable. 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. Instead, it only sullied the names of the other three candidates who must disavow the fliers while generating scores of testimonials for the targeted candidate. Many republicans often favor a so-called "rule of law" on the bench because claimants in cases can read the law - both statutory and case law - and have a pretty good idea what the judge will do. I believe we would all agree there are laws that need to be changed. soooo. Also, there is a reason why Mr. Fink has the conservative vote locked up. But admit you voted for conservative causes and it is doubtful that you could defeat a pedophile as long as you had an R by your name and they a D. Partisan politics has tainted all levels of the legal system. Furthermore, a sitting judge has a strong influence when it comes to lobbying politicians. "interest rates at record lows, along with federal tax burdens". Haha! She was extremely fair, compassionate and dealt with both the parties in amicable manner. "I think that's wrong.". I have known James " A " Fink for a number of years. Election results and vote counts for candidates for office, ballot questions, and party enrollment and voter registration and turnout statistics. Mr RINO made 6 million in 2009, $20 million in 2010 She has the skill to rationalize logical and analytically with the heart in the center! If political partiality were not an issue then this Presidential privilege would not be so important. "What we are saying is your money won't determine your freedom." 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. Tell us BS, what are the specific policies of the RINO that you like? County Employment. The State Bar of Michigan reviews the Resource Directory annually, but can update information anytime. 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." On the other hand, liberal judges will ignore the law and apply whatever rules they want in order to achieve so-called "social justice". The Michigan Supreme Court is providing the information on this website as a public service. But, as much as I admire and enjoy the others (especially Jim), I feel compelled to say that Carol Kuhnke has exactly the right temperament for circuit court and is exactly what Washtenaw County needs right now. We recommended significantly more stringent conditions on bond, which would have made it more difficult for this individual to be released.. October 23rd, 2019 5:30pm - 8:00pm. But given the seriousness of this case, its clear someone from his office should have been there, he said, adding he wants to make sure situations like this dont happen again. Fink went on to complete a J.D. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Four Washtenaw County attorneys are vying for a chance to be the next 14A District Court Judge in the upcoming Aug. 2 primary. Jim Fink finished third in his class at Detroit College of Law and has given back to the community through unpaid volunteer work at many of the charitable and volunteer organizations mentioned in the article. Destructive gay agenda.oh no the gays are coming to convert us!! I would also point out that once Fink gave his money to somebody he showed a bias. Which SPECIFIC polices of Romney are different than Obamas? You can never tell which cases will go up on appeal. I'm also ready for Brian Mackie to go. I pray to God you are right. Perhaps he might make a good judge; all the inmates say, "Never trust a fink." Regardless of your political views, Jim Fink, like his brother Carl, is a fine and decent man. It is because they know he will support their agenda. By the time the trial judge is finished excluding certain evidence (a purely discretionary decision, for example) or refusing to enforce discovery rules, there may be little left of the more substative issues. 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. The crowning achievement during the Romney years in Massachusetts was his push and passage of health care reform which has been tagged Romneycare after the passage of Obamacare on the national level. I like that. 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 . Mr. Fink says that "a good judge ensures that everyone's rights are protected and that all receive equal justice under the law." Jim Fink, one four attorneys competing for an open Washtenaw County Circuit Court judge seat, was asked to explain his Republican leanings at a Democratic Party candidate forum on Saturday. The legislature and the appellate courts grant the trial judge enormous discretion in very substantial matters. Savit responded Friday to criticisms that his office didnt initially give enough justification for the higher $100,000 bond sought. "This is our opportunity," she said. Candidates in this contest and votes received: James A. Fink (41.4%), Carol Kuhnke (29.8%), Erane C. Washington (17.0%), Douglas G. McClure (11.6%), All Other Votes (0.2%), Total Votes Cast (0.0%), and Total Ballots Cast (0.0%). Timothy Connors was appointed by conservative GOP Governor John Engler and made a $1,000.00 donation to the Michigan GOP on August 6, 1991 - the same month he received his initial bench appointment. True christians should pray that God raises up righteous judges and leaders and lower/remove wicked rulers. That is laughable. "Oil/gas production at near record highs". He will make an excellent judge for Washtenaw County. That's what I love about Ann Arbor and most of Washtenaw County- everyone gets along fine as long as you claim to be a liberal democrat. Ryan Le-Nguyen, 29, is now being held on a $100,000 bond. I voted for President Obama (and fully intend to vote for him again in November), but I also voted for Rick Snyder for governor. Look beyond partisan nonsense you see on cable news shows. at the University of Michigan Law School in 1965. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Liberal judges ignore law in order to create a new system of justice, to create new rights and new wrongs. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. I never pledged my allegiance to this ridiculous website and if you think this site is left-leaning, you are really lost. He currently presides at the 14A-2 District Court in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Washtenaw County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral & Information Service Attorney Application, Modest Means Program Attorney Application, Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS), Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law Section Meeting - via Zoom, Law Firm Website Design by The Modern Firm. Mr. Fink has my vote and I'm a democrat. "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.". Kuhnke, McClure and Washington all said they're pro-choice. If you want a judge to be a lapdog of the legislature then perhaps you should check out CHINA. [1] Swartz was elected to the court in 1998 and re-elected in 2002 and 2008. His wife, Margaret, finished a diappointing distant third place in a 2008 judicial primary. Not only does he lie about his "values" (changing them faster than the wind changes) he cannot be truthful about current conditions in America. It goes on and on, tax raises, fee raises, new taxes on businesses It's supposed to be a democracy. ANN ARBOR - Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit announced on Thursday afternoon that the defendant accused of shooting a 6-year-old boy last weekend is now back in custody. Judge Anna Frushour, of the 14A-1 District Court, granted the motion, Savit said. I disagree with Mr. Hann. I believe that in most cases, people will make good decisions and don't have to be told what they have to do. I would much rather have somebody be a Judge who outright states that they do not believe it is right for their personal opinions to affect their legal decisions. He has never hidden his conservative leanings, and in the years that I saw him interact in the court system I never saw his personal beliefs intrude upon his representation of his client's best interests. 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. William Lucas was also a Wayne County Sheriff who became a judge later. And the three democrat candidates knew nothing of the attack flyer. No court of appeals or state supreme court is going to defer to the lower court's interpretation of the Constitution or state law. You must also file a judges copy electronically (PDF). He can be reached at kylefeldscher@annarbor.com or you can follow him on Twitter. I googled Gary Hann's from the area. 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. 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. My vote for Connors has been solidified. 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