Status of Reserve Officers

Recently, the Michigan Supreme Court overturned one of my decisions. The case concerned the status of reserve police officers. I interpreted the statute strictly and, in this case, I'm happy that the higher court was able to provide reserve officers with some leeway. My husband was a Trooper and Detective Sargeant with the Michigan State Police for 25 years and is now retired. I fully support our police officers. I'm never upset by having the higher courts review what I do. Smart minds often differ in opinion. It's a common occurrence as society evolves and our laws are adapted and refined. I believe defendants should have due process and that includes appeals. Sometimes the higher court can provide more nuance to a case than a lower court judge.

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