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March 2006 Charge (Count 1): Armed Robbery Felony: Imprisonment for LIFE or for any term of years Charge (Count 2): Felony Firearm Felony: 2 Years consecutively and preceding any term of imprisonment imposed for the felony or attempted felony conviction Court: Wayne County Circuit Court Preliminary Examination Held; Motion to Dismiss: DENIED Civil Complaint for Enforcement of the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"): Sued the police department and two FOIA coordinators individually for failing to fulfill FOIA requests Emergency Motion to Compel Immediate Disclosure of Public Records: GRANTED Motion for Award of Attorney Fees and Costs: Settlement with the police department and individual civil defendants prior to motion being heard Disposition: Plea bargain to Felonious Assault with dismissal of Armed Robbery and Felony Firearm charges; 9 months work release. ------------------------------------------------- April 2006 Charge: Possession of Controlled Substances, Cocaine Less Than 25 Grams Felony: 20 Years or a fine of not more than $25,000.00, or both Court: Oakland County Circuit Court; District Court Proceedings Motion for Bond Reduction: $50,000.00 cash bond reduced to personal bond, defendant released from jail Preliminary Examination Held; Motion to Dismiss: GRANTED Disposition: The District Court DISMISSED the case based on failure of the police authorities to sufficiently corroborate an anonymous tip and thereby running an improper LEIN check, then... In May 2006, the prosecutor appealed the matter to the Oakland County Circuit Court, which (in August 2006) DENIED the appeal. In September 2006, the prosecutor appealed the matter to the Michigan Court of Appeals, which (in April 2007) overturned the District Court's decision. In May 2007, the defense appealed the matter to the Michigan Supreme Court, which (in September 2007) DENIED the appeal and remanded the case back to the District Court for further proceedings. ------------------------------------------------- June 2006 Charge (Count 1): Armed Robbery Felony: Imprisonment for LIFE or for any term of years Charge (Count 2): Felony Firearm** Felony: 2 Years consecutively and preceding any term of imprisonment imposed for the felony or attempted felony conviction Court: Macomb County Circuit Court; District Court Proceedings Motion for Bond Reduction: $100,000.00 cash bond reduced to personal bond, defendant released from jail Disposition: DISMISSED based on agreement with prosecutor due to identification issues. ------------------------------------------------- July 2006 Charge: Larceny By Conversion $20,000.00 or More Felony: 10 Years and/or $15,000.00, or 3 times the value of the property stolen, whichever is greater Court: Macomb County Circuit Court; District Court Proceedings Disposition: Plea bargain to Larceny By Conversion $200.00 - $1,000.00, a Misdemeanor Under Advisement, such that if restitution is made and upon the expiration of 6 months with no other criminal activity, the case will be DISMISSED. ------------------------------------------------- August 2006 Charge (Count 1): Delivery/Manufacture Cocaine 50 to 449 Grams Felony: 20 Years or $250,000.00, or both Charge (Count 2): Felony Firearm Felony: 2 Years consecutively and preceding any term of imprisonment imposed for the felony or attempted felony conviction Court: Wayne County Circuit Court Writ of Habeas Corpus: Arranged release of defendant from police custody on a Sunday afternoon with a $2,500.00 ten percent bond Preliminary Examination Held; Motion to Dismiss: DENIED Motion to Quash: GRANTED Disposition: DISMISSED based on failure to establish a sufficient nexus between the defendant and contraband. ------------------------------------------------- Charge: Criminal Sexual Conduct 3rd Degree (consensual intercourse between adult and 15 year old) Felony: Imprisonment for not more than 15 years Court: Wayne County Circuit Court Disposition: DISMISSED on the day of Jury Trial; prosecutor chose not to proceed based on challenges to DNA evidence. ------------------------------------------------- November 2006 Charge (Count 1): Possession of Controlled Substances, Cocaine Less Than 25 Grams Felony: 20 years or a fine of not more than $25,000.00, or both. Charge (Count 2): Larceny From a Building Felony: 10 years or a fine of not more than $15,000.00 or 3 times the value of the property stolen, whichever is greater, or both imprisonment and a fine Court: Oakland County Circuit Court Charge (Count 3): Habitual Offender Disposition: Guilty as charged with minimal jail (60 days), probation and substance abuse treatment. ------------------------------------------------- January 2007 Charge: Malicious Destruction of Property $1,000 - $20,000 Felony: 5 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00 or 3 times the amount of the destruction or injury, whichever is greater, or both imprisonment and a fine Court: Oakland County Circuit Court Motion to Quash: DENIED Disposition: Plea bargain to Malicious Destruction of Property $200 - $1,000, a Misdemeanor. Probation, no jail. ------------------------------------------------- Charge: Failure to Notify of Change of Address Pursuant to Sex Offender Registration Act Felony: 4 years or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both Court: Oakland County Circuit Court Preliminary Examination Held; Motion to Dismiss: DENIED Motion to Quash: DENIED Motion to Dismiss Based on Entrapment: DENIED Petition to Discontinue Sex Offender Registration: GRANTED Petitioned the Wayne County Juvenile Court to remove defendant from Sex Offender Registry (change in law made it possible to remove certain non-sexual predators from list; very rare) Disposition: Plea bargain to Disorderly Conduct, a Misdemeanor, no jail, no probation. ------------------------------------------------- March 2007 Charge: Delivery/Manufacture Cocaine 50 to 449 Grams Felony: 20 Years or $250,000.00, or both Court: Wayne County Circuit Court Preliminary Examination Held; Motion to Dismiss: DENIED Motion to Quash and Dismiss: DENIED after Evidentiary Hearing TRIAL: Two day Jury Trial, three days of deliberation Disposition: HUNG JURY, 11 - 1 in favor of acquittal, mistrial declared. ------------------------------------------------- May 2007 Charge (Count 1): Unarmed Robbery Felony: Imprisonment for not more than 15 years Charge (Count 2): Carjacking Felony: Imprisonment for LIFE or for any term of years Charge (Count 3): Fleeing and Eluding Felony: Imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both Court: Wayne County Circuit Court Disposition: Plea bargain, guilty to Count 1 and Count 3 with dismissal of Count 2 Carjacking, sentencing agreement to 36 months prison. ------------------------------------------------- Charge: Arson (Personal Property) $1,000 - $20,000 Felony: 5 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00 or 3 times the amount of the value of the personal property burned, whichever is greater, or both imprisonment and a fine Court: Wayne County Circuit Court, District Court Proceedings Preliminary Examination Held; Motion to Dismiss: GRANTED Disposition: DISMISSED based on failure to establish probable cause to believe that the defendant committed the offense. ------------------------------------------------- July 2007 Charge: Unarmed Robbery Felony: Imprisonment for not more than 15 years Court: Oakland County Circuit Court Disposition: Deferment under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act ("HYTA"), such that upon the expiration of one year with compliance with court ordered terms and conditions, the charges against the defendant will be DISMISSED and the record of the proceedings sealed. Note: HYTA is a special status for youthful offenders ages 17 to 20 years old. HYTA allows a criminal offense to be resolved without entering judgment of conviction and with dismissal upon compliance with terms and conditions as stated by the court. MCL 762.11 ------------------------------------------------- August 2007 Charge: Resisting and Obstructing a Police Officer Felony: Imprisonment for not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both Court: Monroe County Circuit Court; District Court Proceedings Disposition: Plea bargain, dismissal of Felony charge and plea of no contest to Disturbing the Peace, a Misdemeanor, no jail, no probation, $150 in fines and costs. Note: A plea of "no contest" is treated as a guilty plea except that it is not an admission of guilt. ------------------------------------------------- October 2007 Charge (Count 1): Home Invasion First Degree Felony: Imprisonment for not more than 20 years or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both Charge (Count 2): Larceny of a Firearm Felony: Imprisonment for not more than 5 years or by a fine of not more than $2,500.00, or both Charge (Count 3): Felony Firearm Felony: 2 Years consecutively and preceding any term of imprisonment imposed for the felony or attempted felony conviction Charge (Count 4): Felony Firearm Felony: 2 Years consecutively and preceding any term of imprisonment imposed for the felony or attempted felony conviction Court: Oakland County Circuit Court Disposition: Plea bargain, guilty to Count 1 and Count 2 with dismissal of Count 3 and Count 4, Felony Firearms, sentenced to 54 months prison at bottom of sentencing guidelines. ------------------------------------------------- Charge (Count 1): Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance ~ Attempt to purchase 300 pounds of marijuana, $276,978 in cash seized ~ Felony: Imprisonment for not less than 5 years and not more than 40 years and a fine of up to $2 million dollars Charge (Count 2): Attempt to Possess with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance Felony: Imprisonment for not less than 5 years and not more than 40 years and a fine of up to $2 million dollars Court: United States District Court - Eastern District of Michigan Disposition: Plea bargain, guilty to Count 1, dismissal of Count 2, sentencing agreement to 27 months prison, Court agreed to recommend comprehensive drug treatment program entitling the defendant to complete incarceration in 18 months. $100 fines and costs. ------------------------------------------------- November 2007 Charge (Count 1): Assault With a Dangerous Weapon (Felonious Assault) Felony: Imprisonment for not more than 4 years or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both Charge (Count 2): Assault With a Dangerous Weapon (Felonious Assault) Felony: Imprisonment for not more than 4 years or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both Charge (Count 3): Felony Firearm Felony: 2 Years consecutively and preceding any term of imprisonment imposed for the felony or attempted felony conviction Court: Wayne County Circuit Court Preliminary Examination Held; Motion to Dismiss: DENIED TRIAL: Two day Jury Trial Disposition: NOT GUILTY ------------------------------------------------- Charge: Possession of a Controlled Substance Felony: Imprisonment for not more than 4 years or a fine of not more than $25,000.00, or both Court: Oakland County Circuit Court Disposition: Deferment under MCL 333.7411 such that upon the expiration of 18 months probation and compliance with court ordered terms and conditions, the charges against the defendant will be DISMISSED and the record of the proceedings shall remain non-public. Note: MCL 333.7411, commonly referred to as "7411", is a deferment statute designed to avoid a conviction on one's public criminal record. A 7411 plea need not be disclosed to potential employers and, assuming successful completion of probationary terms, the record will be non-public with no adjudication of guilt. Additionally, a 7411 plea will not be reported to the Secretary of State thereby avoiding a mandatory 6 month license suspension. A 7411 plea is, however, considered a guilty plea in some instances, including for police, military, immigration and other state functions, and may be used against a defendant in unrelated and subsequent criminal proceedings. ------------------------------------------------- December 2007 Charge (Count 1): Breaking & Entering a Motor Vehicle with Damage/Larceny from a Motor Vehicle Felony: Imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both, regardless of the value of the property Charge (Count 2): Malicious Destruction of Property ("MDOP") $200.00 or more but less than $1,000.00 Misdemeanor: Imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $2,000.00 or 3 times the amount of the destruction or injury, whichever is greater, or both imprisonment and a fine Court: Washtenaw County Circuit Court; District Court Proceedings Disposition: Plea bargain, dismissal of Felony charge, plea of no contest to two Misdemeanor MDOP counts. Probation, restitution, no jail. ------------------------------------------------- January 2008 Charge (Count 1): Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW) Felony: Imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than $2,500.00, or both Charge (Count 2): Open Intoxicants in a Motor Vehicle (Misdemeanor) Court: Wayne County Circuit Court Disposition: Plea bargain, dismissal of Misdemeanor charge, guilty to Attempt CCW. Probation, no jail. ------------------------------------------------- Charge (Count 1): Carrying a Concealed Weapon Felony: Imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than $2,500.00, or both Charge (Count 2): Felon in Possession of a Firearm Felony: Imprisonment for 5 years or $5,000, or both Charge (Count 3): Felony Firearm Felony: 2 Years consecutively and preceding any term of imprisonment imposed for the felony or attempted felony conviction Court: Wayne County Circuit Court TRIAL: Two day Jury Trial Disposition: NOT GUILTY as to Count 2, NOT GUILTY as to Count 3, GUILTY as to Count 1 only. Probation, no jail. Note: The jury's verdict in this case suggests that while the defendant "carried" a concealed weapon, he somehow did not "possess" it, which is not only confusing but highly noteworthy because, had the jury found "possession", the defendant faced a minimum of two (2) years in prison. Based on the jury verdict, the defendant's sentencing guidelines started at zero (0) months of jail and capped out at seven (7) months . ------------------------------------------------- Charge: Uttering and Publishing Felony: Imprisonment in the state prison not more than 14 years Court: Oakland County Circuit Court Disposition: Deferment under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act ("HYTA"), such that upon the expiration of one year with compliance with court ordered terms and conditions, the charges against the defendant will be DISMISSED and the record of the proceedings sealed. ------------------------------------------------- Charge (Count 1): Home Invasion First Degree Felony: Imprisonment for not more than 20 years or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both Charge (Count 2): Assault With a Dangerous Weapon (Felonious Assault) Felony: Imprisonment for not more than 4 years or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both Charge (Count 3): Carrying a Concealed Weapon with Unlawful Intent Felony: Imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 5 years or by a fine of not more than $2,500. Charge (Count 4): Carrying a Concealed Weapon Felony: Imprisonment for not more than 5 years or by a fine of not more than $2,500.00. Charge (Count 5): Felony Firearm Felony: 2 Years consecutively and preceding any term of imprisonment imposed for the felony or attempted felony conviction Court: Macomb County Circuit Court Preliminary Examination Held; Motion to Dismiss: DENIED Disposition: Plea bargain, dismissal of Counts 1 and 5; guilty to Counts 2, 3, 4 and added Count 6 of Home Invasion Third Degree. Probation, no jail. ------------------------------------------------- April 2008 Charge: Delivery/Manufacture Cocaine Less Than 50 Grams Felony: Imprisonment for not more than 20 Years or $25,000.00, or both Court: Washtenaw County Circuit Court; District Court Proceedings Preliminary Examination Held; Motion to Dismiss: GRANTED Disposition: DISMISSED based on failure to establish a sufficient nexus between the defendant and the contraband. ------------------------------------------------- Charge: Breaking & Entering a Motor Vehicle with Damage/Larceny from a Motor Vehicle Felony: Imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both, regardless of the value of the property Court: Oakland County Circuit Court; District Court Proceedings Disposition: Plea bargain, dismissal of Felony charge, guilty to Misdemeanor Malicious Destruction of Property. $500 fines and costs, restitution, no jail, no probation. The above cases represent ALL the felony criminal matters that Marc Beginin handled and were disposed of during the timeframe provided. The parties to the above cases are not provided to protect the rights of those accused. *The results above are not guarantees of future performance. Click here for Drunk Driving (DUI/DWI/OWI) Defense Information


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