MSC Justice Explains How Trial Court “Clearly Did Not Comply” With Child Custody Act
The Michigan Supreme Court recently denied leave to appeal in a parenting-time case – with one justice issuing her own concurrence, explaining how the trial court “failed to comply” with the Child Custody Act.
Appeals Court Reverses Attorney’s Criminal Contempt Conviction
An order holding an attorney in criminal contempt must be reversed, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled, finding that the attorney’s due process rights were violated and there was insufficient evidence to support the charges.
Improper Jury Instruction Requires Tossing Conviction For Threatening Judge
A defendant’s conviction for allegedly making a terrorist threat against a probate judge must be vacated, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled, because the jury instruction did not properly convey the required “subjective recklessness” standard.