The 34th District Court in Romulus, Michigan, Wayne County District Court
If you are charged with a DUI offense in Romulus, New Boston, Huron Township, Belleville, Van Buren Township, Detroit Metro Airport or Sumpter Township then your case will be heard in the 34th District Court in Romulus. The 34th District Court has three judges because of the increased number of cases arising out of Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The three current Judges of the 34th District Court are the Honorable David M. Parrott, the Honorable Brian A. Oakley and the Honorable Tina Brooks Green.
The Maze Legal Group was located in Romulus for 11 years before relocating to Dearborn, Michigan in November 2008. Because our law firm was located in that jurisdiction, we have a lot of experience dealing with all of the 34th District Court personnel and departments, and we have taken many cases successfully to trial in the Romulus district court.
Although Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy and the various assistant prosecuting attorneys working under the elected official have the ability to prosecute drunk driving cases in the Romulus district court, at least half of DUI cases are prosecuted by local jurisdictions using private attorneys who work under a contract with the city or township. In addition to the local jurisdictions, the Wayne County Sheriff and the Michigan State Police frequently charge drunk driving cases in the 34th District Court. These cases are handled primarily (although not exclusively) by the county prosecutor's office.
Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Romulus District Court
If you are arrested and charged with a DUI in the Romulus district court, JAMS testing is regularly ordered as a condition of probation. JAMS, LLC stands for "Jail Alternatives for Michigan Services," and it is a private company that performs drug and alcohol monitoring. Their website www.jamstesting.com provides additional information. Increasingly, the 34th District Court probation department is employing urine tests for alcohol known as EtG testing, and every time a person meets with a probation officer, the court officers administer a preliminary breath test. Whenever you are going to court, whether it is in Romulus or elsewhere, assume that you might be subjected to drug or alcohol testing, and do not attempt to purchase gimmicks claiming to help pass a drug test.
Sobriety Court
The Romulus District Court has instituted a sobriety court program, and was one of the first in Wayne County. Widely used in Oakland County courts, this intensive program is designed to address substance abuse problems. For repeat drunk driving offenders with alcohol problems, this program has proven remarkably successful, reducing recidivism and helping people. The program combines monitoring with frequent meetings, and a system of punishments and incentives.
About the Judges:
The following opinions are drawn from our experiences and dealings with the judges in the 34th District Court. It's important to understand that these are just opinions, and other lawyers might disagree. Because we routinely challenge drunk driving cases, however, our firm's experience with a particular judge might be different from lawyers who do not take cases to trial. None of the comments here should be viewed as an attempt to discredit a particular judge or reflect poorly upon the judiciary. The Romulus judges generally do not order jail time in DUI cases, but the district court tends to order more than the average number of hours of work program and community service. If a person violates probation, however, these judges will routinely incarcerate offenders.
Hon. David M. Parrott
Judge Parrott is a difficult judge, and our firm has experienced a number of problems with this judge. We have mounted several challenges against Judge Parrott, attempting to have him removed from our cases and appealing his rulings to higher courts. He has repeatedly attempted to limit our ability to zealously represent our clients. On May 3, 2010, Judge Parrott filed criminal charges against Mr. Maze, claiming that Mr. Maze violated the law by demanding that the police and prosecutors disclose relevant materials in a DUI prosecution. This unprecedented move is disturbing and alarming, and it will be vehmently opposed.
Hon. Brian A. Oakley
Judge Oakley is an excellent judge and a former defense lawyer who practiced in Romulus for many years before taking the bench. Judge Oakley is an excellent judge for both motion practice as well as trial, but he tends to permit police officers tremendous discretion to effectuate a DUI arrest. Until laws require police officers to administer standardized field sobriety tests, it is difficult to challenge a DUI arrest when officers are not held to an objective standard. With that exception, however, Judge Oakley has made several favorable rulings for our clients in the past. At trial, Judge Oakley emphasizes the nature of the proceedings in a manner that properly underscores reasonable doubt and the burden of proof. At sentencing, Judge Oakley is a very fair judge.
Hon. Tina Brooks Green
Judge Tina Brooks Green is an excellent judge, and will dismiss a DUI case when prosecutors fail to take appropriate action in certain instances. Nonetheless, like Judge Oakley, Judge Green permits officers broad discretion in their arrest powers, so it can be difficult to win a DUI case during preliminary motions. At trial, Judge Green is a very fair judge and provides a very neutral tone before the jurors. At sentencing, Judge Green is fair and reasonable.
If You Are Searching for Qualified Romulus DUI Lawyers . . .
If you are currently charged with drunk driving in Romulus, Michigan, and seeking a qualified DUI lawyer to represent you, please complete our free on-line evaluation form or call our office at (888) 941-1122 or locally at (313) 792-8800.
The Maze Legal Group can provide you with the highest quality representation in your Romulus drunk driving case. Mr. Maze is one of Michigan’s leading drunk driving defense lawyers, and he limits his practice to handling only drunk driving cases and DUI-related traffic matters. He is certified in standardized field sobriety tests, he has been trained on the BAC Datamaster at National Patent Analytical Systems and owns two BAC Datamaster devices, he has received toxicology training in blood and urine testing, and he has attended hundreds of hours of specialized training in DUI defense across the county.
The Maze Legal Group has handled many Romulus DUI cases, successfully representing clients through motions and jury trials that have resulted in favorable rulings. If you want to know more about our experience in handling drunk driving cases or what you might expect in your case, call our office and schedule an appointment with Mr. Maze.
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