There are very mixed opinions out there about judicial leniency when it comes to sentencing. Some feel it shows a rare glimpse of kindness and humanity in the law, whereas others feel it undermines the legal system. But whatever your belief, one young man who recently received a greatly reduced sentence now has a chance to get his life back on track. Read more ›

Jose R. Teneyuque, the 40-year-old Saginaw father who is accused of driving drunk and killing his own daughter in a terrible accident, will stay in jail until his trial later this month. But it will be a few days yet before the judge decides whether or not that trial will include a murder charge.

Last week, Saginaw County Circuit Judge Janet M. Boes heard arguments from both Patrick Duggan, the Assistant Prosecutor, and from Teneyuque’s attorney Alan Crawford. The arguments pertained to Crawford’s motion to quash the murder charge against his client, which was only one of several motions filed by the defense. Read more ›