Judge Accepts No Contest Plea in Arson Case — Felony Reduced, Prison Time Still Looms скачать в хорошем качестве

Judge Accepts No Contest Plea in Arson Case — Felony Reduced, Prison Time Still Looms

In this courtroom hearing from Michigan’s 28th Circuit Court in Wexford County, Judge Jason Elmore presides over the case of People of the State of Michigan v. Brandon Michael Syas. The defendant agrees to a no contest plea for Attempted Arson in the Third Degree, while the original charge of Second Degree Arson — a felony punishable by up to 20 years — is dismissed as part of a pretrial agreement. The judge explains in detail how a no contest plea carries the same legal effect as a guilty plea and warns the defendant that all evidence in the record will be treated as true at sentencing. Investigators report that the defendant allegedly borrowed a gasoline can, entered a residence, and returned with his sleeve on fire, with gasoline odors and physical evidence collected by the Fire Investigation Unit. The court determines that the plea is voluntary, lawful, and supported by the evidence. Sentencing will follow after a pre-sentence investigation by the Michigan Department of Corrections. ⚖️ Watch the full hearing to understand how plea deals work, what “no contest” really means, and how judges evaluate criminal responsibility in serious felony cases. #courtroom #judge #arsoncase #nocontest #criminalcourt #michigan #legaldrama #trial #justicesystem