Tag Archives: Michigan Armed Robbery Charges
MI Criminal Charges – KMart Dragging Death Case Goes to Trial in Michigan Court
The trial of two Michigan residents accused of causing the death of a KMart security guard during a failed heist is underway. During their getaway attempt, former parole officer Greg Wainio was crushed between the car and a pillar, and dragged 200 feet before falling off the car.
[Read More]MI Murder Charges – Detroit Man Arrested For Homicide May Face Death Penalty
Although Michigan was the first to outlaw the death penalty, suspects convicted of federal crimes in the state could still face capital punishment. Such an example is seen in the case of a Detroit man, who could face the ultimate sentence for murdering an armored truck driver during a 2001 bank robbery.
[Read More]MI Armed Robbery – Former UofM Football Player Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges
Last Wednesday, former University of Michigan football player Boubacar Cissoko pled guilty to a count of Michigan armed robbery charges, as well as four counts of larceny in the Washtenaw County area. If sentenced to the maximum extent, the Cissoko could spend 45 years behind bars for his involvement in the case.
[Read More]MI Criminal Charges – Defendant Receives New Trial Due to Lack of Racial Variety in Jury
In 2002, a black man was convicted of sexual assault and sentenced to serve between 12 and 35 years behind bars as a result. However, the Michigan Court of Appeals have since awarded him a new trial because not one person in the 42-member jury is African American–ultimately protecting his constitutional right to a trial by jury of peers.
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