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Wayne County; Oakland County; Macomb County
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Ross Acquitted of Unarmed Robbery Charges
People vs. Darnell Anthony Russ; Case No. 06-10052
Wayne County Circuit Court, Judge Jackson
Acquitted of Unarmed Robbery
Stewart Conviction Reversed
People of the State of Michigan vs. Joseph Stewart
Wayne County Circuit Court, Case No. 97-5987
Federal District Court Case No. 03-75071
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, Cincinnati, Ohio Case No. 04-5987
Joseph Stewart was convicted of First Degree Murder and Sentenced to
Mandatory Life in Prison. Our office handled the appeal through the State
Court and into Federal Court. On March 8, 2007 the Sixth Circuit Court of
Appeals (the appellate court just below the United States Supreme Court)
reversed the conviction and remanded the case back to the State Trial Court.
Akins Acquitted of Car Jacking and Armed Robbery
People vs. Alex Akins, Case No. 06-11002
Wayne County Circuit Court, Criminal Division, Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Judge Michael Hathaway
JURY TRIAL. Jury ACQUITTED the defendant of CAR JACKING and ARMED ROBBERY (Both punishable by up to life in prison). 2/13/07
Jury Hung in One of the Biggest Drug Cases in Oakland County History
People vs. Christian Sierra; Case No. 2005-205998 FC
Oakland County Circuit Court, Pontiac, Michigan
JURY TRIAL. HUNG JURY (11-1 to acquit).
Defendant charged with possession with the intent to deliver several kilos of cocaine in one of the largest drug arrests in Oakland County History.
The prosecutor’s office is considering whether to recharge the defendant in light of the verdict. (Possible punishment: MANDATORY LIFE). 12/27/06
Goodman Acquitted of First Degree Murder
People vs. Jermaine Goodman; Case No. 06-7678
Wayne County Circuit Court, Criminal Division, Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Judge Vera Massey Jones
JURY TRIAL, Jury ACQUITTED the defendant of FIRST DEGREE MURDER and ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT.
(Punishable by MANDATORY LIFE). 10/26/06
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Multiple Counts Dismissed including Car Jacking, Armed Robbery, and Felony Firearm
People vs. Ernest Thompson; Case No. 06-7608
Wayne County Circuit Court, Criminal Division, Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Judge Cynthia Hathaway
CAR JACKING, ARMED ROBBERY and FELONY FIREARM charges DISMISSED by the Circuit Court Judge. (Punishable by up to Life in Prison) 8/9/06
Felony Gun Charge Against Grant Dismissed
People vs. Deshaun Grant; Case No. 06-617134
Oakland County Circuit Court;
Judge Langford-Morris
Felony Gun Charges dismissed. 7/27/06
Charges Against Clark Reduced and Dismissed
People vs. Jermone Clark; Case No. 06-2072 FH
Macomb County Circuit Court;
Judge Donald Miller
Home Invasion, Malicious Destruction of Property and Domestic Violence
Charges reduced and dismissed, Probation imposed. 7/12/06
Murder Charge Against Pogh Dismissed
People vs. Kevin Pogh; Case No. 05-63430
36th District Court
Assault with the Intent to Commit Murder (punishable by up to life in prison) charges were dismissed AFTER a preliminary examination based on insufficient evidence and lack of credibility of witnesses. 6/8/06
Supreme Court Reverses Dansby Finding
People vs. Willie James Dansby
MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT, Case No. 128757
The Michigan Supreme Court REVERSED the Trial Court Judge and the Michigan Court of Appeals.
Federal Petition is currently pending for new trial.
Charges Dismissed Against Walton
People vs. Harold D. Walton; Case No. 06-2933
Wayne County Circuit Court, Criminal Division, Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Judge Sean Cox
Motion to Quash or to Dismiss Defendant’s charges of FIRST DEGREE MURDER, HOMICIDE FELONY MURDER, FELON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM and FELONY FIREARM, GRANTED. All Charges Dismissed. 4/20/06
CIVIL
Ford Forced to Pay Pension Benefits
Roberta Croskey vs. Ford Motor Company
Case No. 01CIV1094
United States District Court, Federal Court
Southern District of New York. Manhattan, New York
Judge Denise Cote
Plaintiff was awarded pension and benefits in civil suit that settled just before trial.
1/31/07
Schulman & Associates Client Motion to Dismiss Approved
Michael Kelly vs. Vince Evans;Case No. 02-200373 CH
Wayne County Circuit Court—Judge Prentis Edwards
Civil case involving real estate. The judge granted defendant’s motion to dismiss during trial. 9/14/06
Driver's License Fully Restored
In Matter of Paul Dzwonkowski
DLAD (Drivers License Appeal Board), Drivers License was Fully Restored
Judge S. BANDY. 8/1/06
All Property Returned
People vs. Andre Jones; Case No. 05-535820 CT
Defendant’s property was returned in this FORFEITURE action.
Wayne County Circuit Court
Additional favorable Results handled:
FELONY NON-SUPPORT
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
FORFEITURES
OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED
OPERATING WHILE IMPAIRED
TOBACCO PRODUCT TAX ACT VIOLATIONS
EMBEZZLEMENT
FRAUD
PROBATION VIOLATIONS