But they told me that the judge don't make the rules here. That was the quote that they >> Who told you that? Oh, hold on. Mr. Flanigan, call Mr. Farmer right now. Call him right now. >> It's going to be a great day. Cuz if cuz they might have got fired today if they still worked here. Miss Bryson. >> Judge Bryant, a female judge overseeing Mr. Lee's probation review in a Michigan court is stunned to learn that probation officer Miss Bryson, also a woman, claimed authority over judicial rulings. "The judge don't make the rules here," Miss Bryson told Mr. Lee, forcing him into unwarranted monthly reporting and drug screenings despite his non-reporting probation status. This overreach violates Michigan's legal framework where MCL771.1 states the court in its discretion may place a defendant on probation for a period not to exceed the maximum term of imprisonment for the offense. Miss Bryson's assertion undermines Judge Bryant's authority to set probation terms, creating an unnecessary burden for Mr. Lee. Fearing a probation violation, Mr. Lee complied with these demands, revealing how a probation officer's power trip can intimidate and burden probationers. >> Today is a day set for review and um according to Miss Oh, I don't never know her name cuz she don't put her name on. According to probation, your discharge date is May the 2nd. You were placed on a 12-month probationary period and I placed you on probation on yeah May 2nd of this year 24th. So this is your first review. This is the 12 the halfway point. However, you're not quite finished. So this says that you did pay the restitution in full. Um, it says the restitution of $30,000 was paid in full. You completed the theft awareness class. Um, you you have done some >> um G. Wait. Oh, you did cho You did choices. >> Yes, ma'am. >> Through eBay. And then you've completed eight of the 10 gamblers counseling. Well, let's see. That's >> that she's saying two different things. How many gamblers counseling is left? >> Uh I finished all 10. >> Oh, you did? >> Yes, ma'am. >> Okay. When did you finish? Cuz she just sent me this. Um >> this would have been um last week on I believe Friday was the last day. I remember she said she was leaving the office Thursday. Um so Mr. Mooney was trying to get in contact with her, I believe, to email her to let her know that I was completed, but he he he assured her that I will be finished before this court date. >> Okay. Let me let me um let me see who All right, Mr. Flanigan. >> Yes, your honor. >> Can you call Miss uh Collins in probation and see Uh, if she has an update. Well, well, let me ask this before before I have you do that. What about count two? You owe $510 on count two. >> Uh, that's the only thing that I haven't completed, your honor. >> Okay. All right. Well, then don't worry about calling her, Mr. Flanigan. So, let's do this. How long do you think it'll take for you to complete the or pay the 510? Um, I started a new job within what two days. Um, so my first paycheck within basically two weeks I'll be able to pay it. >> You going to give us all all your money? I don't know how much check is. Don't give me >> Don't give me saying it's all your money. I mean, I can >> I mean, it's it's literally been all my money. So, >> Right. >> But I I can I can give you a couple of months if you want a couple of extra months. I can give you a couple of months. I mean, yeah, that that will work better. Absolutely. Um, whichever one works. >> All right. I mean, cuz today is just the halfway point. So, you're not technically scheduled to be discharged from probation um the 12 months. You're not scheduled until May 2nd. I could give you a date in late January if that'll be better for you. >> Yes, ma'am. That work. >> Mr. Miles, is that acceptable? >> Uh, it is acceptable. We are responsible. It might be out of the country, but I'd be able to get another attorney to stand in for review. >> All right. And also, if he completes it, so let me give a date. I'll give a date first and then if you complete the if he completes it and pays the money, you you could send an email to Mr. Flanigan and we I can discharge him without you coming. >> Okay, that sounds great. >> All right. So, let's I'll put it on the docket for um January the let's put it on the docket for February 3rd. That first Monday in February. I'll put it on the docket for February 3rd. And then that way we could confirm with Miss um Collins that you've completed those classes or the counseling and then you can pay the $510. If you've done so, uh council, you can just submit an email and I can confirm it with the probation and and then I can discharge them without appearance. So, we'll put it on the docket for a discharge. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Thank you. >> All right. You're welcome. So, February 3rd, uh, Mr. Flanigan, let's put it on the docket for Well, no, not 9:45 cuz that will denote money. That'll denote money only. Just put it on for the regular time, 10:00, and then we'll see um where where we are. >> Excuse me, Bri. Miss Bryant. Uh, so up until this point, um, I'm still expected to check in regularly and do the normal probation process until January. >> What What do you mean by that? Tell me what what do you do? What's the normal probation process? >> Um, well, cuz originally they were telling me that once I came into this review, I could have the potential to be discharged from the probation since I had did all the classes and everything like that. Right now, >> I'mma interrupt you, Mr. Lee. You're on a non-reporting probation anyway. So, if they've had you reporting monthly, you didn't have to do that. >> I Yeah, I I said that originally, but they told me that the judge don't make the rules here. That was the quote that they >> Who told you that? Oh, hold on. Mr. Flanigan, call Mr. Farmer right now. Call him right now. >> It's going to be a great day. Call him right now. I need you to tell us who told you that. Call them right now. Matter of fact, you can call Mr. Wade, too. Call them right now. About to Yes. Yes. >> I like you, Mr. Lee. I I like you. You didn't even mean to tell on them, but you did. >> Yeah. I I didn't. Uh, Miss It's Miss Bryson. She's no longer there anymore. Um, that was the former probation officer that I >> Let me Let me make sure they have a meeting with probation while you on here. Let's Let's make sure they have a meeting with the probation because if I ever hear somebody say that again, they I'mma hold them in contempt. >> Yeah, but we going we going to do this right now. Oh, I'm so excited. This start this turned out to be a great Tuesday, >> but um you did not have to report, Mr. Um um >> you were not supposed to be reporting on a monthly basis and um we getting ready to nip that in the bud right now. I'm so excited for my future and yours. So to answer your question, you do not have to report. Now what you have to do is let us know when you finish those classes, the counseling. So um you can in fact have them send it to Mr. Flanigan. Um, but I want you to stay on here so Mr. Farmer can hear it from your from you. I'mma tell them what you say and then I'mma ask you, did you say that in front of the supervisor so we can make sure that no other probation officer ever tells anybody else that I don't make the rules? I I I am the rule. I mean, what I don't even understand what Yeah, >> I thought so. I thought so. >> You should have told them that and then you should have just not shown up. I You wouldn't Nothing would have happened to you. Nothing. I just I just was nervous. I didn't want to get violated. I was just trying to follow the rules. >> You said Mr. Farmer is logging in right now. >> Yes, your honor. >> He not logging in. He must not have been at his computer. And and it is correct that Miss Bryson is no longer with that could be the reason part of the reason she not here cuz she thought the judge didn't make the rules. I don't know why she's not here anymore. >> Yeah. >> Your understanding is that the requirements of Mr. that he complete the payment of $510 to provide proof that he's completed the uh the gambler's counseling classes, >> right? And then I'm going to discharge him without him ever having to go see probation again. See how >> cuz I do make the rules, Mr. Lee. >> Yes, ma'am. >> Judge Bryant responds with decisive action, visibly outraged by Miss Bryson's claim that probation officers, not judges, dictate the rules. If I ever hear somebody say that again, I'mma hold them in contempt, she declares, emphasizing the severity of the probation officer's misconduct. Michigan law under MCL 600.1711 empowers courts to hold individuals in contempt for actions that obstruct justice or defy court orders, providing a legal basis for her stance. To rectify the situation, Judge Bryant apologizes to Mr. Lee and credits him $150 for the costs of unauthorized drug tests, reducing his outstanding balance to $360. Her response not only corrects Miss Bryson's overreach, but also demonstrates the judiciary's commitment to protecting probationers from arbitrary demands. >> All right, I'm I'm just going to have to let him see the tape cuz I'm not going to hold you here. He didn't log right in and so I'm not going to hold you, but uh you don't have to report to them. So, I did notice on the register of action there was a report day. Oh, maybe you just had a report day. >> Yeah, I had one the other day that I've been it's been monthly and then I'll go do the drug screen as as well. Um, every >> drug screen. >> They've been having me do a drug screen. I was like, I don't even I don't even smoke or my case had nothing to do with anything, you know, drugrelated, but I've been doing the drug screen every month. >> Mr. Lee, let me apologize on behalf of the court. Um uh and and I'm going to I I I'm thankful that Miss Bryson no longer works here cuz she might have got fired today. >> Understood. >> So you do not have to drug test. I spec my order specifically says no your analysis was ordered. And so what I'm going to do is refund you any money that you have paid for your drug screens. So how where were you testing? Uh it was a Rochester uh Hills location. Uh I forget the name of it, but it was like a few minutes from my house. Um I went there uh I believe twice when I I couldn't make it all the way to Detroit um within the day. So I would go there. So I only did that like twice. It was like 40 bucks total there. And then the other times they would make me come out to um the court to to do it. >> You said the other times. So you have tested every month since I put you on probation. >> Yes, ma'am. Every month. >> That's a mess. Okay. Oh, here. That's a mess. Okay. What I'm going to do is I am going to deduct uh come on on screen, Mr. farmer. Good morning, Mr. Farmer. Who is just uh he is >> Good morning, honor. >> He is justice. Every time he come on here, I feel like justice is behind. >> Mr. Farmer, this is Mr. Lee. Mr. Lee, say hi to Mr. Farmer. >> How you doing, Mr. Farmer? >> How you doing, >> Mr. Farmer? Mr. Lee used to be supervised by someone who no longer works here. So that's good cuz if cuz they might have got fired today if they still worked here. Miss Bryson Miss Bryson told Mr. Lee who she made report to probation every month that I don't make the rules. He told her it's a non-reporting probation. Miss Bryson told him the judge don't make the rules. We make the rules. Not only did she have him reporting to probation, she has had this man drug screening every month when my order specifically says no ur analysis ordered. What I called you on here for is if because she no longer works here. in your next meeting, just make sure nobody ever tells one of my probationers that because that's go that might get them held in contempt of court because that doesn't even make sense >> and you know I understand >> you know that don't make sense. You would Okay. So what I am going to do Mr. Mr. Lee said he tested at the court four times and you tested in Bloomfield two times. >> Uh yeah Rochester Hills. Yeah. >> Oh Rochester Hills. So, Mr. Flanigan, what I am going to do is deduct [Music] uh I'm just going to give him a $150 credit for his inconvenience and his time. And then that that will leave him a balance instead of the $510. Y'all know I got to add subtract the oldfashioned way. So, hold on. I'mma cross off the five. I'mma make it a four. I'mma put my little one over there. They don't teach the kids how to do that anymore. 11 minus Okay, your balance is $360. And then if you pay that balance and miss officer pen, don't be making me feel bad. He had already text me, y'all told me how much it is. He adds in his head. My officer, I love my officer, too. I love my my staff. So, Mr. uh council, if you send that uh if he finishes, you can send it to his new probation officer. But I'm I'm telling you this in the presence of Mr. Farmer, you do not have to show up and report to probation. And you do not have to drug test. You only have to pay the balance and finish those two class. Oh, no. You said you finished the classes. >> Yes, ma'am. I finished them. >> Okay. So, we just need proof of the counseling. >> Okay. >> Okay. Mr. Farmer, you going to take care of that for me? I've never had a probation officer say that before, so I think you got a good team. But that made me nervous. I think Mr. Farmer froze. He did. All right. Well, he was a he used to be a probation officer. Now he's the supervisor. So, that that was some bad advice. That was some bad instructions. And uh like I said, she doesn't work here anymore. And if she did today, she was probably going to either be fired or held in contempt court. So, I'm glad we didn't have to cross that bridge. Thank you, Mr. Farmer. And you know, thank you so much, Mr. Lee. Thank you for sharing that information and I again apologize for the inconvenience. You did not have to do those things. So, I appreciate it. Um, and then we will I'll I'll either see you on the 3rd or we'll do your discharge when I get the information. Okay. >> Thank you. >> One question. >> Yes, sir. >> I have my I'm just looking at my notes and um I have that um the order was for a delayed sentence. >> Oh, yes. He'll get he'll get the delayed sentence. >> Okay, great. >> Yes. So, if he finishes, you know, he's going to finish well within the 12 months and I'll give him the delayed sentence. So, it will be a dismissal um and a removal of the conviction from your record once you pay the balance and and give us the proof that you completed that counseling. >> Okay, we'll do. >> All right. Thank you. >> All right. You're welcome, gentlemen. Have a great day. Stay safe. >> With Miss Bryson no longer employed, Judge Bryant ensures Mr. Lee's path to completing probation is clear, requiring only a $360 payment and proof of completed counseling. You do not have to report to them, she assures, correcting the erroneous enforcement of reporting and testing requirements. Michigan's MCL771.2 mandates that probation conditions align with court orders and any unauthorized demands like those imposed by Miss Bryson violate probationers rights. Setting a February 3rd review date, Judge Bryant allows Mr. Lee to finalize his obligations without further interference, ensuring his delayed sentence leads to a dismissal and a clean record. This resolution addresses the probation officer's power trip and reinforces judicial authority in maintaining equitable probation oversight. Like and subscribe for more police cam stories. Watch the next recommended video. Click to watch now.