Prosecutor Karen McDonald Reviews Cases for Juvenile Lifers
Once a court has resentenced the 20 individuals to appropriate time-bound sentences, the individuals may be eligible for a parole hearing.
Tracking People in Michigan’s Criminal Justice System Just Got Easier
Tracking People in Michigan’s Criminal Justice System Just Got Easier (MDHHS, Jan. 13, 2017) LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has enhanced the MI-VINE (Michigan Victim Information and Notification Everyday) service with a powerful new feature called RegistrationLink 2.0. The RegistrationLink system links offender records and cases to better…
After 20 Years in Prison, Ex Con Sees Filming as a New Start
When Dez Mansell was released from prison on parole in 2008, the bright optimism of freedom was overshadowed by the fear and insecurity of figuring out how to make an honest living.
“I’ve been a liar, cheater and a thief since I was 12,” Mansell said. “I have made a very stark transformation. But still, it’s hard for people, especially employers, to trust me.”