The incident occurred at Le-Nguyens girlfriends residence, Simon said. "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. Making fun of and attacking them is just silly and unbecoming. Albert, it is amazing how you can try to push your religious views onto others who son't have the same opinion about God. Mr. Fink was the most honest and made it clear he would follow the law regardless of his beliefs. Erane Washington is by all measures the best candidate for this position. How many would think women not having the right to vote was a good law? "I truly believe your shot is at the trial court level to get justice or not. I respect and support Mr. Fink as he has a proven track record of integrity. You seem to be a man of honesty, wisdom, courage and conviction. 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. 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. 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 count myself an independent politically. If political partiality were not an issue then this Presidential privilege would not be so important. Funny but a lot of prominent Democrats have not heeded to the attacks on Jim Fink. It's begging for summary justice. The Black Stallion3, if you really think there is a difference between Obama and Romney, you are sorely mistaken. It is because they know he will support their agenda. You are citing to things that were in the US Constitution at one time. It appears Mr. Fink likes to think for himself rather than trembling to the wishes of his party. Today. 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. They are good listeners, clear communicators, and great problem solvers. You got my vote Fink. He currently presides at the 14A-2 District Court in Ypsilanti, Michigan. 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. "The reason the policy is 20 pages because there are a lot of options on the table," he said. Every judge says that he or she is just applying the law, but each one does so through the filter of their own subjective viewpoints. He is an independent PERSON! Though I lost the case, she won my heart! Please call our office(s) to get learn how we are engaging with current clients and new at this time. "stock market went from 6500 to near 13,000" Interesting. Some are unethical "behind the scenes". Ann Arbor, Mich. Local attorney James A. You could not have picked a more appropriate name. 4133 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48108. 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. I will vote accordingly. 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. From the sound of your rant, perhaps you're confusing him with a prosecutor. "Chris Easthope, Jan Bobrin and Rolland Sizemore all appear as endorsers on the campaign website for JIm Fink." 2023 Washtenaw County Bar Association View Our DisclaimerLaw Firm Website Design by The Modern Firm, In regards to Covid-19, We are reviewing the best guidelines for our city and state for how. As with any other profession, not all of those in the legal profession have the same personal characteristics or levels of integrity. 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. "He tried hitting me with a sledge hammer but that's not going to work because I'm too fast. This independent voter is voting for Jim Fink. If you need to file a motion, you must file the motion with the 14A-2 Clerks office in person or by fax to 734-484-6697. 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. With all 139 precincts reporting, Jim Fink and Carol Kuhnke led the way Tuesday in a four-way race for an open seat on Washtenaw County's 22nd Circuit Court bench. 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. Honesty is not an option for the incumbent is it? 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. Nothing is so dangerous as a judge who bases the court's decisions on the Bible. Party Name Time Hearing Info Case Number CTN . Roman Gribbs and William Lucas had long and distinguished judicial careers despite having law enforcement backgrounds. His belief that global warming is real and man-made? Let's not forget that the Judicial Branch's role is to 'interpret' the law, not to inject their own personal politics into the law. I cannot say I know Mr. Fink personally, but I do know he is held in high esteem within the legal community as a fair minded and ethically focused lawyer. You have absolutely no clue what socialism is. 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. Abortion is the number one killer of African-Americans in the US and according to the Gallup poll Co., only 3.5% of the US population practices a "Gay Life Style" I admired the way she handled my case. But we made the requests that we did and I think that the gravity of the charges that we saw fit to file reflected why we were seeking that bond., Police investigating armed robbery outside Ypsilanti burger restaurant, Michigan TikTokers failed sex fetish stunt requires fire department rescue, Ann Arbor-area leaders want to make racial equity a focus with human services funding, Ann Arbor to plant 1,300 new trees after Brood X cicada emergence, Oversight commission calls for limiting police presence at Ann Arbor Art Fair. You must also file a judges copy electronically (PDF). rarely on big issues. Judgeships are meant to be, and should be, non-political positions. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. I am running for this position because I am exceptionally qualified.. The prosecutors office asked the court to order Le-Nguyen to wear a GPS tether if released due to safety concerns for victim and defendant, plus issue a no-contact order and prohibit him from possessing a firearm as a condition of pretrial release. Jamie, You need a new hobby other that stalking the Washtenaw Judges. 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. "Judge Morris is the only judge sitting on the bench right now who was elected to her seat. The fact of this donation is verified by Federal Election Commission records downloadable at www.newsmeat.com Fairy tales are just that..fairy tails. Ryan Le-Nguyen, 29, is now being held on a $100,000 bond. THIS is why I would NEVER vote for man like Fink, Of course, YOU are free to run and be humiliatied in public. After an arrest on charges of assault with intent to murder, Le-Nguyen posted a $10,000 bail for his release set by Judge Elisha Fink of the Washtenaw County 14-A District Court. 6th Annual Trivia Challenge . REDSTATE.com- "For those who are so willing to jump on the Mitt Romney band wagon let me remind you what this RINO did when he had the opportunity to govern in an executive position which many believe gives him the experience to be President. Clearly the Democrats have done the math, to the best of their ability. The candidates running for the six-year . 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. Its only appropriate to comment on cases in the courtroom, not to a media outlet, he said. In this particular case, our recommendations differed from the bond decision that was eventually made by the court, Savit said. 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. "We want to balance public safety with allowing people a fair opportunity to get on with their lives. This article could have been about all the candidates and their participation in this forum, but because of the flyer it is now an article about/supporting Fink with small soundbites from the other 3 candidates. Back in January Savit touted an overhaul to cash bail in the county - instructing prosecutors not to ask for cash bail in any crime, but instead recommend GPS tethers or other bond conditions. "In a room full of Democrats, you can trust that I share your values," he said. ", "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. Have judges make up "laws" and "rights" that would never pass at the ballot box. This helps claimants on both sides to settle their disputes. I wonder? You can get a pretty good idea of this by spending some time in and outside of our Washtenaw County Court Rooms. He received a B.B.A. By the way, how many Supreme Courts have made a ruling like Bush v. Gore, and then said, "but this can not be applied in any other cases", stare decisis my a**! God bless Washtenaw County and Jim Fink. I have no doubt that Mr. Fink would be an exceptional Judge. A judge then approved the modification and the sheriffs office took the suspect back into custody. Washtenaw County 14A District Judge J. Cedric Simpson discusses his contested seat - the only one in Washtenaw County - at his office. Last time I looked, Bill Ayers wasn't running for a judgeship here in Washtenaw county. That means the people who get involved in the judicial political scam can at least rely on statute and precedent as opposed to the democrats ever changing social theory. "If the law changes, I would follow the law. The Honorable Timothy P. Connors has been assigned by the MSC to serve as a business court judge in the . Romneycare? Oh, no! And the three democrat candidates knew nothing of the attack flyer. "Unemployment down from 10.2% to 8.2%" That's good news? Judges should be following the law, as fairly and impartially as humanly possible. Judges have zero to do with that as well they shouldn't. 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 best thing about her is that she is non-judgmental about a person till she has full facts. "A wimp of a nation"? 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. A Judge's political leanings are important and do influence their decisions. @clownfish - I see these cut and pasted from Maddow/MSNBC all the time But he said it should be different in a nonpartisan race. He is known amongst staff for his courteous and respectful demeanor to all; staff members, judges, AND people across the podium from him. soooo. View J. Cedric Simpsons full biography. We are extremely fortunate to have individuals such as him and Darlene O'Brien (political opposites) that are willing to forsake far more lucrative private practices to serve our county. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. I worked for the 15th District Court in Ann Arbor for 15 years, a number of those years when district court offices were housed in the Washtenaw County Building alongside circuit court offices and I know several of the people who are running for this circuit judge position. He is about integrity, period. 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. Timothy Connors has not faced a contested election other than a write-in candidate in 2006 as set forth in www.a2buzz.org "Judge Morris is the only judge sitting on the bench right now who was elected to her seat. The old saying "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink" is fitting you nicely.sorry. Who is more dangerous -- One who enforces the laws or one who makes up the law to serve their own vision of what's fair or right. Across the state, prosecutors offices arent staffed to attend arraignments, he said. Judge Anna Frushour, of the 14A-1 District Court, granted the motion, Savit said. Judges are to uphold the law, not make law or find a way to create rights that the legislature or the Consitution have did not envision. 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. If you can cite some that would be cool, because I cannot find any specific policies that "Romney says he will implement. He attended the Detroit College of Law and is now a practicing attorney in Ann Arbor. The Michigan Supreme Court is providing the information on this website as a public service. There are attorneys and, unfortunately, judges at all points on the spectrum. Record deportations of illegal aliens, with a focus on criminals. I googled Gary Hann's from the area. Jim Fink has all of these. You will Never and I mean Never be my attorney. You might find yourself on the otherside of that left-wing equation one day where your actual existing rights are subordianted to some judge making up some new "right" for your neighbor at your expense. Also, there is a reason why Mr. Fink has the conservative vote locked up. So he interprets the law based on the information there rather than adding information to it? The fact that the state has made judge an ELECTED position, their beliefs are VERY important. "We are not opening the jail house doors," Savit said to FOX 2 previously. The temperament of the individual judge is often a determinative factor for case outcome. By being hawkish and murdering innocent people via drone strikes? Under Michigan law, a minor who wants to get an abortion must have the permission of a parent or legal guardian. I believe we would all agree there are laws that need to be changed. Fink, one four attorneys competing for an open Circuit Court judge seat, was asked to explain his Republican leanings, while the three other candidates made it known they're Democrats. Meanwhile, the boy's father is concerned. 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. Requests for a two week adjournment can be made by stipulation and order for adjournment. Election results and vote counts for candidates for office, ballot questions, and party enrollment and voter registration and turnout statistics. You think there is one single reason? Armstrong took the most votes followed by Barr. Kuhnke said she represents a same-sex couple that's trying to get both parents' names on a birth certificate. Judges are elected in Michigan precisely so that the popular will on policies and personalities can control the third branch of government. 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. I have known Jim Fink for many years and have always found him to be fair and compassionate. He said he's a lifelong resident of Washtenaw County, and grew up in Ypsilanti. 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. I've already donated to his campaign. Ryan Le-Nguyen, 29, is now being held on a $100,000 bond. 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. He was a radical as far as his politics, but went on to be a very good judge. All rights reserved (About Us). Judge Fink. Judge Fink got "called out" for having a mind of his own, and not being in lock step with the far left agenda . 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. Black Stallion: Come on now. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. I can't say today that I would vote for Fink, but he remains one of four possibilities fo me. "Those of you who know me know I have been associated with the Republican Party. Haas retired June 30, according to the. These judges are not going to overturn Roe v. Wade or make same sex marriage legal. Not only does he lie about his "values" (changing them faster than the wind changes) he cannot be truthful about current conditions in America. right on -- the double standard is sickening. 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. I urge those of you who did not read the article many years ago to look it up. He has a strong work ethic and is thoughtful and fair in his decisions. The nonpartisan judicial elections on Nov. 6 are for six-year terms. "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.". "And that's what happened in this county," she said. 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 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. 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. If a judge believes a law that prohibits same sex marriage or adoption is constitutional, and another does not, it is clear which way to vote. Vote for that one. Housing starts up, exports up, manufacturing up, inflation steady (not the 10% we were told would come with the "Marxist") If elected, and I hope that he is, he will serve Washtenaw County residents well. The constant bickering between Democrats and Republicans is manufactured anyways. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/06/22/activists-photographed-flipping-bird-to-reagan-portrait-at-white-house/?test=latestnews 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? accused shooter of a 6-year-old boy in Ypsilanti Township. You can't be serious! Not the supreme court. 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. bus - Albert is pushing nothing down your throat. Week of 02-20-2023. "A judge should not be political.". Two slots, four candidates = Democrat vote split three ways with odd man out. Michigan Man: http://arborwiki.org/city/Albert_Howard. That is utter nonsense, Anybody who believes that ANY person does not bring their beliefs into their job is delusional. Kuhnke has been on the Ann Arbor Zoning Board of Appeals for 12 years and is president of the Washtenaw Trial Lawyers Association. No terrorist attacks in the US under BHO's watch (so far) The rest of our judges were appointed by governors." If this info is accurate, I don't think Albert agrees with you on churches. I guess that part of the constitution was missed by most of us. I support Jim, will be voting for him and have donted to his campaign, and am a DEMOCRAT, but jeez dude, Jim showed up to a DEMOCRATIC PARTY event. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. It is so you. Interpretation of law is subjective but the values and morals that affect that interpretation is objective. 4133 Washtenaw Avenue P.O. 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