A jury returned a verdict of not guilty Friday, September 25, 2009, for a 15 year old client of the Abood Law Firm. The trial began on Monday, September 21, 2009 in Eaton County. It continued Wednesday, Thurdsay of the same week. On Friday the jury began deliberations. The issue for the jury was whether the Police Officer gave a lawful order to the 15 year old student of Waverly High School.
The case was set in the Waverly High School administration office, where the client, a 15 year old student at the high school was suspected of possessing marijuana. An allegation he denied. He was subsequently searched by a Sheriff's deputy and no drugs were found. After the search, we pack up his personal property and was leaving when he was told by a security guard that he had to remain in the office. He attempted to leave and some pushing and shoving ensued with the security guard. The Deputy came back into the room and ordered him to put down a comb that was the Defendants. As a result, the Deputy grabbed the student, eventually took him to the ground and handcuffed him. As a result of this conduct the client was charged witha 2 year felony.
The case was set in the Waverly High School administration office, where the client, a 15 year old student at the high school was suspected of possessing marijuana. An allegation he denied. He was subsequently searched by a Sheriff's deputy and no drugs were found. After the search, we pack up his personal property and was leaving when he was told by a security guard that he had to remain in the office. He attempted to leave and some pushing and shoving ensued with the security guard. The Deputy came back into the room and ordered him to put down a comb that was the Defendants. As a result, the Deputy grabbed the student, eventually took him to the ground and handcuffed him. As a result of this conduct the client was charged witha 2 year felony.
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