Yesterday, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Justin Harvala, 36, formally of Kingsford, announced





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September 9, 2025




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Michigan Court of Appeals Upholds 2023 Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Conviction, Sentence of Kingsford Man





*LANSING* – Yesterday, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Justin Harvala, 36, formally of Kingsford, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. In 2023, Harvala was sentenced to 142 months to 35 years’ incarceration [ [link removed] ] after being convicted of Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct for sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl. 

“I am relieved that the Court upheld Mr. Harvala’s sentence, but if the House budget passes as currently written, my office will not have the resources and attorneys needed to prosecute these horrific crimes or defend convictions on appeal,” Nessel said. “That means predators would not face accountability, survivors would be denied justice, and the safety of Michigan families would be put at serious risk. We cannot allow politics to stand in the way of holding criminals accountable and protecting our communities.”  

In its opinion, the Court of Appeals rejected Harvala’s arguments that there was insufficient evidence supporting his conviction and that his sentence was unreasonable and disproportionate.

 

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