Judge returning to bench after resolved embezzlement case
LAPEER, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan judge who was suspended while awaiting trial on embezzlement charges is expected to return to the bench after reaching an agreement to resolve the case.
Lapeer County Circuit Judge Byron Konschuh was charged in 2014 with embezzling about $4,000 while serving as the county prosecutor. He denied stealing the money.
Konschuh's lawyer Tom Pabst tells The Flint Journal embezzlement charges were dropped this week in an agreement with prosecutors. As part of the deal, Konschuh pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor and received a delayed sentence.
Pabst says Konschuh's record will be cleared after court costs and other costs are paid.
State police handled the investigation. Prosecutors had said he used money from a bad-check recovery program to pay for office meals and snacks.
Snyder appoints Paul Beardslee to 10th District Court bench
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Paul K. Beardslee, of Marshall, to the 10th District Court in Calhoun County following the resignation of Judge John Hallacy.
“Through his many years of practice, Paul has built a reputation as being one of the most respected attorneys in Calhoun County,” Snyder said. “His varied experience and knowledge will serve county residents well. I thank him for his dedication and willingness to serve his community.”
Beardslee is currently Marshall’s city attorney. He also works in private practice with a focus on civil matters, representing organizations and individuals in real property disputes, personal injury, product liability wrongful repossession, bankruptcy, estate planning and probate matters. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Brass Band of Battle Creek and serves on the Friend of the Court Committee of Calhoun County.
Previously, Beardslee served on the Marshall Public School Board, Marshall City Council, Marshall Success Fund and was involved with the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce. He began his law career with Dobbins, Sherman and Beardslee, PC in 1989. He earned his law degree from Wayne State University and his bachelor’s degree from Spring Arbor University.
Bearsdlee fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge John Hallacy. He must seek election in November 2016 to be retained for the remainder of the four year term.
Program looks at wrongful convictions of the Highers brothers
The Michigan Lawyers Chapter of the American Constitution presents “Justice Denied,” a program about the wrongful convictions of Detroit brothers Thomas and Raymond Highers, for which they served 25 years in prison. The program will be held March 15 from 12:45-2 p.m. in Room 226, University of Detroit Mercy Law School, 651 E. Jefferson. Further information, call Prof. Gary Maveal, (313) 596-9826.
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