Legal Opinion

People v. Ewing

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided August 14, 1990No. 84137, (Calendar No. 4)PublishedCited by 23 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

AFTER REMAND

Brickley, J.

I am unable to agree entirely with the analysis adopted in the opinions of either Justice Boyle or Justice Archer. I believe that the trial judge was entitled to base his sentence not only on the defendant’s prior conviction, but also on testimony concerning the underlying facts of the prior conviction, a pending charge, and an uncharged offense. The defendant, however, was denied his right to test the accuracy of these allegations regarding his conduct.

For this reason, it is my opinion that this case should be remanded to the trial court. On remand, the sentencing…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. People v. GrimmettMichigan Supreme Court · 1972
  2. People v. GolochowiczMichigan Supreme Court · 1982
  3. People v. WalkerMichigan Supreme Court · 1987

3Cited by23 opinions

  1. People v. HarrisMichigan Court of Appeals · 1991
  2. People v. GrandersonMichigan Court of Appeals · 1995
  3. People v. NewcombMichigan Court of Appeals · 1991
  4. People v. CoulterMichigan Court of Appeals · 1994
  5. State v. KoonsSupreme Court of Vermont · 2011

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