The Amnesty Program is a settlement program that assists drivers in reducing costs for traffic violations and only applies to adjudicated cases. That is, cases where the individual has been before a judge for a final decision on the total amount owed. So, if you have failed to appear for a court date on a traffic ticket you need to contact the 36th District Court and schedule a hearing. According to court clerks, hearings are being scheduled approximately two weeks out and citizens can appear for adjudication without fear of penalty costs or being arrested if you have a warrant. Once the full ticket amount is paid, drivers will receive a ticket clearance to present to the Secretary of State as proof that the violation is settled or resolved. The Secretary of State will remove any prior suspensions where applicable. However, you will be assessed a “reinstatement fee” of $125 in order to restore your license. Changes in suspended licenses that may affect your driving record On October 1, 2021, Michigan’s new Clean Slate Laws went into effect which prohibits drivers license suspensions for issues unrelated to driving safety such as missed court dates and unpaid fees. Drivers, however, will accumulate points on their driving record for moving violations which remain on your record for two years after conviction. After accumulating 12 points, the Secretary of State may require you to report for reexamination including a road test, written test of your knowledge of traffic safety, and vision test. Points cannot be removed from your license even after you’ve paid all outstanding tickets. The Secretary of State cannot set aside a court conviction or the points accumulated on your record. Revoked driver’s licenses in Michigan An individual’s driving privileges can be revoked for a lifetime after two DUI/OWI convictions within seven years. You are eligible to apply for a Michigan driver’s license reinstatement after one year following your first revocation. Individuals experiencing revocation of their driving license in Michigan may require an attorney to get their license back. How to find your outstanding traffic tickets and fines The following are options to look up your driving record to see if you have outstanding tickets, suspensions, and how much they cost. For tickets in Detroit-Wayne County, you may access your ticket history online at: www.36thdistrictcourt.org/online-services/case-inquiry-schedule The 36th District Court online portal is a free tool. You do not need a case number to view your ticket history. Your name and birthdate is sufficient. Statewide Traffic Ticket Search You may purchase a copy of your complete driving record for any outstanding tickets throughout the State of Michigan from the Secretary of State online via the website: www.michigan.gov/sos or by mail. To purchase your driving record online:
You do not need a certified copy of your driving record to participate in the Detroit summer amnesty program. Related Articles and Links: Wayne County Detroit's 36th District Court Launches Amnesty Program 2024 www.canmichigan.com/blog/wayne-county-detroits-36th-district-court-launches-amnesty-program-2024 Join this channel to get access to perks:
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Wayne County Detroit’s 36th District Court announced the return of its Amnesty Program on June 10, 2024 to help individuals burdened by traffic infractions restore their driving privileges by alleviating accumulated late fees, penalties and warrant costs.
The initiative applies to all adjudicated cases with assessed fines and costs. Drivers are required to pay the full amount of the original ticket cost, but all other penalties and fees will be entirely waived.
Drivers must contact the court to schedule a hearing before a judge to adjudicate tickets and cancel warrants from previous Failure to Appear cases.
According to 36th District Court staff, court hearings are typically being scheduled two (2) weeks out before you can see a judge for a formal judgement to resolve each case. Individuals with outstanding misdemeanors and traffic cases including arrest warrants are eligible to participate. City of Detroit residents who wish to take advantage of this settlement program during the amnesty period have three (3) payment options:
Kiosk locations may be found at: https://locations.divdatkiosknetwork.com Search for cases, outstanding tickets and balances at: www.36thdistrictcourt.org/online-services/case-inquiry-schedule For updates, frequently asked questions and additional information, visit the court’s website at: www.36thdistrictcourt.org or by contacting the court’s Traffic Division at: (313)965-2200, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Amnesty Program begins Monday, June 24th – August 2nd.
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An appeal was filed to challenge the life sentence of convicted Oxford High School shooter, Ethan Crumbley, after pleading guilty to 34 charges on October 24, 2022 including four counts of first-degree murder and one count of terrorism, according to an announcement on last Friday, June 7, 2024 by the Michigan Appellate Defender Office.
Ethan, now 18, is currently serving his prison sentence in protective housing due to his notoriety at an all-male facility in Manistee County. The appeal requests a trial court review based on new evidence and asks the Court to grant a “constitutional sentence” appropriate for a 15-year old child. Appellate lawyers argue that a life sentence “for a child is unconscionable.” The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Miller v. Alabama (2012) that life sentences for minors were “cruel and unusual punishment,” in accordance with the 8th Amendment, but did allow for sentencing juvenile offenders to life when the child is proven to be incorrigible.
Ethan Crumbley was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole commonly known as an LWOP sentence on December 8, 2023 after killing four students and injuring seven others including a teacher on November 30, 2021 when he opened fire at Oxford High School.
His parents, James and Jennifer Crumbley, were later prosecuted and sentenced to 10 – 15 years in separate trials after being charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter due to their failure to secure the weapon used in the shooting and ignoring their son’s mental health needs. James and Jennifer Crumbley have also filed an Intent to Appeal claiming wrongful convictions.
Representatives of the Defender’s Office indicate that Ethan may not have been fully aware of the consequences when he pleaded guilty and emphasize that children can change.
They intend to present new evidence about the challenges Ethan faced in childhood and will produce seven witnesses who can attest to his struggles, his mother’s alcohol abuse during pregnancy, and the impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder on the social and emotional development and functioning of children whose maturation may present younger than their chronological age. The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome defense was also used in trial for the Parkland Florida Massacre but is not recognized in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) of mental health disorders by the American Psychological Association (APA). The defense team also wants to present expert testimony from a mental health professional experienced in pointing out circumstances indicative of the probability of psychopathologies in evaluating a life without parole sentence. Implicating the inadequacy of mental health testimony for the defense during trial.
Appellate lawyers also motioned the sentencing court on May 10th for the presentencing reports of James and Jennifer Crumbley arguing that the documents contain mitigating information about the parent’s drinking habits, psychological issues, history of brushes with the law and family life which could potentially reduce Ethan’s life sentence.
They further asked the Court to release the documents under a protective order which would prohibit public access. That request was denied by Judge Cheryl Matthews of Oakland County Circuit Court in agreeance with the parent’s objections. Jennifer Crumbley’s attorney responded arguing the reports are “privileged and confidential” and the refusal to waive that statutory privilege allowing disclosure of the report. The attorney of James Crumbley argued that Ethan is “able-bodied” and “capable of advising his counsel” directly regarding his childhood, parents and home environment. Similarly, Ethan, by and through his attorneys denied his parent’s access and use of his medical records during trial and refused to testify on their behalf. Ethan’s new attorneys purport that his childhood and family life had not been thoroughly investigated prior to his sentence in December 2023. During Ethan’s guilty plea, he admitted to the intent to terrorize the school and community and witness the sufferings of his victims and their families as asserted in his manifesto. At sentencing, Ethan stated his parents nor the school were to blame and were unaware of his intentions. He also asked the judge to give the victims the justice they deserve. Oakland County prosecutors have not responded for comment. Thank you for Subscribing: www.youtube.com/c/CommunityAdvocateNetwork?sub_confirmation=1 Join this channel to get access to perks: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNjC37yL_8cRUF4jD3h6S1w/join Please consider making a donation: CashApp: $canmichigan Paypal: paypal.me/dezignbee Become a channel member and join our private chat on Buy-Me-A-Coffee at a nominal fee for exclusive content and dialogue, special events, and much more:. www.buymeacoffee.com/canmichigan/welcome-community-698953 Want to host a live show with multiple guests? You should check out Streamyard: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/4611363136077824 Follow on Social Media: Facebook: @canmichigan Twitter: @can_michigan Instagram: @canmichigan |
Deborah Mitchell2016 Wayne State University Alumni - Bachelors of Science in Social Work, social services professional and Registered Social Work Technician. Human service background since 2007 which includes medical case management and service navigation for the indigent population, outpatient mental health counseling for SUD disorders with comorbidities (experienced in medication-assisted and social model treatment modalities), supportive employment and job development for mental health consumers, and structured living domicile management. Archives
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