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Filed 2023-03-14
Status Open
Type Probation Transfer|Reckless Endangerment Of Child C 265 §13 L
Docket 74 entries

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Defendant Michaels, Janette

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Docket Entries

  1. Case assigned to: DCM Track C - Most Complex was added on 06/12/2020
  2. Indictment(s) returned
  3. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Suffolk House of Correction (South Bay) returnable for 06/23/2020 12:00 PM Arraignment. Video habe
  4. Commonwealth 's Statement of the case and certificate of service - filed 6/19/20
  5. Commonwealth 's Notice of Discovery I - filed 6/19/20
  6. Commonwealth 's Certificate of service - filed 6/19/20
  7. Attorney appearance On this date John M Brinkman, Esq. added as Appointed - Indigent Defendant for Defendant Janette Michaels Appointment made for the purpose of Case in Chief by Judge Hon. William F Sullivan.
  8. Event Result:: Arraignment scheduled on: 06/23/2020 12:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Hon. William F Sullivan, Presiding
  9. Defendant arraigned before Court. Judge: Sullivan, Hon. William F
  10. Defendant waives reading of indictment Judge: Sullivan, Hon. William F
  11. Plea of not guilty entered on all charges. Judge: Sullivan, Hon. William F
  12. Bail set at $0.00 Surety, $10,000.00 Cash. GPS MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE RELEASE. STAY AWAY/NO CONTACT WITH ALLEGED VICTIM No possession or control of animals no internet access no unsupervised contact with children under 18
  13. Bail warnings read Judge: Sullivan, Hon. William F
  14. Defendant is ordered committed in lieu of having posted bail. Judge: Sullivan, Hon. William F
  15. Finding and Order on Bail: See Attached Order - filed 6/23/20 Judge: Sullivan, Hon. William F
  16. John M Brinkman, Esq.'s EX PARTE Motion for Funds (rec'd 6/24/2020) Endorsed: ALLOWED (Sullivan, J) copy sent to counsel via email
  17. Affidavit of Indigency in Support of Motion for Funds
  18. Commonwealth 's Notice Discovery II-Filed on 7/9/20
  19. Defendant not in court. Event Result:: Pre-Trial Conference scheduled on: 08/11/2020 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Hon. William F Sullivan, Presiding Applies To: Cusick, Esq., Tracey A (Attorney) on behalf of Norfolk County District Attorney (Prosecutor); Brinkman, Esq., John M (Attorney) on behalf of Michaels, Janette (Defendant); Yas, Esq., Anne S (Attorney) on behalf of Norfolk County District Attorney (Prosecutor); Event Judge: Sullivan, Hon. William F. - FTR (MHS) - Attest: Margaret H. Sanel, AC.
  20. Commonwealth 's Motion for Protective Order Regarding Discovery of Digital Video Recordings of SAIN interviews - Allowed. Sullivan, J. (Copy emailed to the parties).
  21. Defendant not in court. Event Result:: Pre-Trial Hearing scheduled on: 10/14/2020 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Hon. Robert C Cosgrove, Presiding Applies To: Cusick, Esq., Tracey A (Attorney) on behalf of Norfolk County District Attorney (Prosecutor); A. Brunelle for John Brinkman (Attorney) on behalf of Michaels, Janette (Defendant); Yas, Esq., Anne S (Attorney) on behalf of Norfolk County District Attorney (Prosecutor); Event Judge: Cosgrove, Hon. Robert C. - FTR (S. Rothman) - Attest: Margaret H. Sanel, AC.
  22. Event Result:: Conference to Review Status scheduled on: 12/02/2020 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Joint request of parties. Rule 36 waived. Hon. Robert C Cosgrove, Presiding
  23. Event Result:: Conference to Review Status scheduled on: 01/13/2021 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Hon. Robert C Cosgrove, Presiding
  24. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Suffolk House of Correction (South Bay) returnable for 02/26/2021 02:00 PM Pre-Trial Hearing.
  25. Defendant 's Motion for funds - ALLOWED up to the amount requested ($1,500.00) - (Davis, J.) dated 2/26/2021 cs-cm
  26. Affidavit of Indigency in Support of Motion for Funds
  27. Event Result:: Pre-Trial Hearing scheduled on: 02/26/2021 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Hon. Brian A Davis, Presiding
  28. Event Result:: Pre-Trial Hearing scheduled on: 05/12/2021 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Joint request of parties Hon. Beverly J Cannone, Presiding
  29. Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 06/23/2021 09:15 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Joint request of parties Hon. Maynard Kirpalani, Presiding
  30. Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 07/15/2021 11:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Joint request of parties Comments: Co-D attorney unavailable. Hon. Robert C Cosgrove, Presiding
  31. Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 08/09/2021 09:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Comments: with assent of Comm. Rule 36 wiaved. Hon. Robert C Cosgrove, Presiding
  32. Defendant 's EX PARTE Motion for funds - ALLOWED, (Cosgrove, J.) dated 9/13/2021 copy sent to defense-cm
  33. Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 09/13/2021 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Joint request of parties Hon. Robert C Cosgrove, Presiding
  34. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Suffolk House of Correction (South Bay) returnable for 11/18/2021 02:00 PM Lobby Conference. PLEASE CANCEL RESCHEDULED TO 01/19/2022
  35. Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 11/18/2021 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Commonwealth Comments: with Comm's Assent. Rule 36 waived from 11/18/2021 to Jan 19, 2022 Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding
  36. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Suffolk House of Correction (South Bay) returnable for 01/19/2022 09:30 AM Lobby Conference. PLEASE CANCEL NEW DATE TO BE DETERMINED.
  37. Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 01/19/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding
  38. Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 01/19/2022 09:30 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: By Court prior to date Comments: unable to reach as Civil Jury waived case being tried. Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding
  39. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Suffolk House of Correction (South Bay) returnable for 02/04/2022 02:00 PM Lobby Conference.
  40. Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 02/04/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Court Closure Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding
  41. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Suffolk House of Correction (South Bay) returnable for 02/16/2022 02:00 PM Lobby Conference. VIA ZOOM: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1619067276?pwd=bW1mc2Ira2h0REtxSm9oa2RKN3ExZz09 Passcode: 412406 Meeting ID: 161 906 7276 Or Call 1-646-828-7666 and enter meeting ID and passcode
  42. Defendant 's Motion to Continue filed. 2/15/22 - Allowed. Wilkins, J. Parties notified via email.
  43. Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 02/16/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding
  44. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Suffolk House of Correction (South Bay) returnable for 05/05/2022 02:00 PM Lobby Conference. Please cancel at the request of Attorney Brinkman.
  45. Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 05/05/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Hon. Mark A Hallal, Presiding
  46. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Suffolk House of Correction (South Bay) returnable for 07/25/2022 02:00 PM Lobby Conference. PLEASE CANCEL
  47. Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 07/25/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Hon. Beverly J Cannone, Presiding
  48. Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 10/12/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Hon. Beverly J Cannone, Presiding
  49. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Suffolk House of Correction (South Bay) returnable for 10/12/2022 02:00 PM Lobby Conference. Please transport.
  50. Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 10/12/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled For the following reason: Defense Attorney failed to appear Comments: D brought into court; FTR RM 25- S Rothman/D O'Sullivan; Clerk: S Irwin a/c Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Norfolk County District Attorney Anne S Yas, Esq., Defendant Janette Michaels
  51. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Suffolk House of Correction (South Bay) returnable for 10/19/2022 02:00 PM Lobby Conference. PLEASE TRANSPORT
  52. Defendant 's EX PARTE Motion for Additional Funds with Affidavit in Support - ALLOWED up to $2000.00 (Wilkins, J.) dated 10/21/22 (copy sent -cm)
  53. Defendant 's EX PARTE Motion for Additional Funds with Affidavit in Support - ALLOWED up to $1500.00 (Wilkins, J.) dated 10/21/22 (copy sent-cm)
  54. Brought into court. Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 10/19/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding Applies To: Michaels, Janette (Defendant); Brinkman, Esq., John M (Attorney) on behalf of Michaels, Janette (Defendant); Yas, Esq., Anne S (Attorney) on behalf of Norfolk County District Attorney (Prosecutor); Event Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H. - FTR (S. Rothman) - Attest: Margaret H. Sanel, AC.
  55. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Suffolk House of Correction (South Bay) returnable for 12/05/2022 02:00 PM Lobby Conference.
  56. Brought into court. D requests continuance for evaluation. Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 12/05/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Request of Defendant Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding Applies To: Michaels, Janette (Defendant); Cusick, Esq., Tracey A (Attorney) on behalf of Norfolk County District Attorney (Prosecutor); Brinkman, Esq., John M (Attorney) on behalf of Michaels, Janette (Defendant); Yas, Esq., Anne S (Attorney) on behalf of Norfolk County District Attorney (Prosecutor); Event Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H. - FTR (D. O'Sullivan) - Attest: Margaret H. Sanel, AC.
  57. Event Result:: Lobby Conference scheduled on: 02/03/2023 02:00 PM Has been: Not Held For the following reason: Defendant not transported to event Comments: Parties report agreement as to disposition; Con't to 02/06/2023 for disp; FTR RM 25- D O'Sullivan; Clerk: S Irwin a/c Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Norfolk County District Attorney Anne S Yas, Esq., Defendant John M Brinkman, Esq., Appointed - Indigent Defendant
  58. Habeas Corpus for defendant issued to Suffolk House of Correction (South Bay) returnable for 02/06/2023 10:30 AM Hearing for Change of Plea. PLEASE TRANSPORT -
  59. Brought into court. Event Result:: Hearing for Change of Plea scheduled on: 02/06/2023 10:30 AM Has been: Held as scheduled. SDP warning given. Hon. Douglas H Wilkins, Presiding Applies To: Michaels, Janette (Defendant); Brinkman, Esq., John M (Attorney) on behalf of Michaels, Janette (Defendant); Yas, Esq., Anne S (Attorney) on behalf of Norfolk County District Attorney (Prosecutor); Event Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H. - FTR (D. O'Sullivan) - Attest: Margaret H. Sanel, AC.
  60. Defendant waives rights. Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H
  61. Plea colloquy given. Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H
  62. Defendant warned pursuant to alien status, G.L. c. 278, § 29D. Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H
  63. Defendant warned as to submission of DNA G.L. c. 22E, § 3 Judge: Wilkins, Hon. Douglas H
  64. Offense Disposition:: Charge #1 RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT OF CHILD c265 §13L On: 02/06/2023 Judge: Hon. Douglas H Wilkins By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #2 RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT OF CHILD c265 §13L On: 02/06/2023 Judge: Hon. Douglas H Wilkins By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #3 ACCESSORY BEFORE THE FACT c274 §2 On: 02/06/2023 Judge: Hon. Douglas H Wilkins By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #5 ANIMAL, CRUELTY TO c272 §77 On: 02/06/2023 Judge: Hon. Douglas H Wilkins By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #6 ANIMAL, CRUELTY TO c272 §77 On: 02/06/2023 Judge: Hon. Douglas H Wilkins By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #7 DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$1200, MALICIOUS c266 §127 On: 02/06/2023 Judge: Hon. Douglas H Wilkins By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea
  65. Defendant warned pursuant to the habitual offender statute G.L. c. 279, § 25(d)
  66. Defendant warned pursuant to the armed career criminal statute G.L. c. 269, § 10G
  67. The court has notified the defendant of the right to earn compliance credits pursuant to MGL c. 276 sec 87B.
  68. Defendant sentenced:: Sentence Date: 02/06/2023 Judge: Hon. Douglas H Wilkins Charge #: 1 RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT OF CHILD c265 §13L Committed to HOC Term: 2 Years, 6 Months, 0 Days To Serve: 2 Years, 6 Months, 0 Days Charge #: 5 ANIMAL, CRUELTY TO c272 §77 Committed to HOC Term: 2 Years, 6 Months, 0 Days To Serve: 2 Years, 6 Months, 0 Days Served Concurrently Charge # 1 Committed to Norfolk County Correctional Center Further Orders of the Court: Sentences are DEEMED SERVED.
  69. Defendant sentenced:: Sentence Date: 02/06/2023 Judge: Hon. Douglas H Wilkins Charge #: 2 RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT OF CHILD c265 §13L Charge #: 3 ACCESSORY BEFORE THE FACT c274 §2 Charge #: 6 ANIMAL, CRUELTY TO c272 §77 Charge #: 7 DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$1200, MALICIOUS c266 §127 Probation: Risk / Need Supervision Duration: 5 Years. All terms are to run concurrent with each other. Start Date: 02/06/2023 End Date: 02/05/2028 Conditions: 1. Undergo mental health evaluation and complete all recommended treatment, 2. Possess no pets, and 3. Stay-away / no-contact with victim. Wilkins, J. recommends the use of Zoom for probation visits if possible.
  70. Offense Disposition:: Charge #1 RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT OF CHILD c265 §13L On: 02/06/2023 Judge: Hon. Douglas H Wilkins By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #2 RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT OF CHILD c265 §13L On: 02/06/2023 By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #3 ACCESSORY BEFORE THE FACT c274 §2 On: 02/06/2023 By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #4 ACCESSORY BEFORE THE FACT c274 §2 On: 02/06/2023 Judge: Hon. Douglas H Wilkins By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Dismissed Charge #5 ANIMAL, CRUELTY TO c272 §77 On: 02/06/2023 By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #6 ANIMAL, CRUELTY TO c272 §77 On: 02/06/2023 By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea Charge #7 DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY +$1200, MALICIOUS c266 §127 On: 02/06/2023 By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea
  71. Probation Transfer Notice Received
  72. Probation Transfer Review Complete
  73. Probation transfer accepted. Originating Court: Norfolk County Case Number: 2082CR00102 Receiving Court: Middlesex County Amt Owed: 150.0 Amt Paid: 0.0 Amt Dismissed: 0.0 Balance: 150.0 ;
  74. Copies of original Docket Report from Norfolk County received on 03/14/2023.

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