Inkster man accused of passing fake cash at restaurants to have preliminary exam Dec. 3

A 21-year-old Inkster man who allegedly handed counterfeit $100 payments to purchase pizza in Milford and Highland is anticipated to search out out Dec. 3 whether or not the case in opposition to him shall be moved to Oakland County Circuit Courtroom for attainable trial.

That is the date for a scheduled preliminary examination for the case in opposition to Javon Lavell Smith, accused of uttering and publishing counterfeit cash at two eating places on Oct. 7. On the finish of the preliminary examination, the 52-1 District Courtroom earlier than Choose Robert Bondy will determine whether or not possible trigger has been discovered to commit the case to the superior court docket.

In response to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Workplace, Smith is accused of ordering pizza, paying with pretend cash and receiving change, however by no means returning to select up the meals. The sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Workforce arrested Smith at his dwelling in Inkster following an investigation by detectives from the Highland Township sheriff’s substation and the Milford Police Division.

This offense is punishable by as much as 5 years in jail and/or a $2,500 wonderful.

Robinson was launched on a private recognizance bond, which doesn’t require the posting of any money or bond.