People v. Clemons

I concur in affirming, but differ from the *76majority in that I would require the trial judge who presided over the trial to impose sentence unless there is good and sufficient reason to substitute another judge.

The majority cite People v McKinley, 5 Mich App 230; 146 NW2d 142 (1966), but that case is distinguishable, the Court saying:

"It appears that Judge Van Domelen had the necessary disability called for by Rule 531 to allow Judge Stephens of the same court to impose sentence upon the defendant.” Id., 235-236.

In the within case, there is nothing in the record to indicate that Judge Brezner…