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Reversed
A man was not allowed to testify at his own trial. The higher court called that error “egregious” and reversed his conviction.
SourcePeople v. Clark, No. 2024-000219-AR, 16th Circuit Court (Macomb), Opinion and Order, Jan. 23, 2025
38th District Court · Eastpointe
Eastpointe, you deserve better.
We need a new judge.
The record
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The Math
Pay $1,042 in two weeks, or go to jail. The appeals court said the court didn’t first check whether she could pay.
SourceMichigan Court of Appeals, Docket No. 365735, May 17, 2023
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Outside Oversight
Two reversals. Now an outside chief judge, appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court, oversees the 38th District Court.
SourceAppointment effective Jan. 1, 2026; 38th District Court staff memorandum, Jan. 8, 2026
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A Mother’s Story
A mother of five, in her own words, on what happened when she went to court over her child missing school.
SourceFirsthand account of an Eastpointe resident; Michigan Court of Appeals, Docket No. 365735, May 17, 2023
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Abuse of Discretion
Ninety-three days in jail for driving without a license. The Court of Appeals vacated the sentence as an abuse of discretion.
SourceCity of Eastpointe v. Soward, Mich. Ct. App. No. 365745, July 29, 2026
“Egregious.”
“Not only plain error, but an egregious error as well.” 16th Circuit Court, People v. Clark, Opinion and Order, Jan. 23, 2025
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Your vote decides who sits on the bench.
The 38th District Court race is on the nonpartisan section of the ballot. Make sure you get that far down.
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