Dad allowed to visit 9-year-old who drove van
33rd District Court Judge Michael McNally addresses Shawn Weimer during a bond hearing Tuesday Nov. 1, 2011 in Woodhaven, Mich.A judge says a Detroit-area man accused of allowing his 9-year-old daughter to drive his van can see her under certain conditions.
Shawn Weimer can visit his daughter under the supervision of child welfare officials. He also will use a device that determines whether he has consumed any alcohol.
Weimer is charged with child abuse. Police say he allowed his daughter to drive on Oct. 8 in Brownstown Township after drinking.
A judge approved the changes Tuesday at the request of Weimer lawyer David Steingold. The Wayne County prosecutor's office didn't object but plans to ask the judge to take another look at Weimer's bond conditions.
He's due in court Nov. 8 for a hearing to determine if he'll go trial on child abuse charges. Steingold says felonies don't fit.
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