People v. Waterstone

This case is before us on remand from the Supreme Court for consideration as on leave granted, People v Waterstone, 485 Mich 1016 (2010), limited to the issues whether the Attorney General’s prosecution of defendant is consistent with the requirements of Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC) 1.7, 1.9, and 1.10 and consistent with Attorney General v Pub Serv Comm, 243 Mich App 487; 625 NW2d 16 (2000) (AG v PSC). We reverse.

I. BASIC FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

This case involves defendant’s alleged conduct while she was a circuit court judge in knowingly permitting witnesses to commit…