People v. Perryman

This case requires that we determine the meaning of the following emphasized language contained in MCL 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1):

Any person who shall abscond on or forfeit a bond given in any criminal proceedings wherein a felony is charged shall be deemed guilty of a felony.

The specific question is whether the statute may be applied to a defendant who has been convicted of a felony and released on bond pending delayed sentencing. We hold that it may.

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Defendant was convicted in a prior proceeding of larceny over $100, 1 and of being an habitual offender, fourth offense. 2 The trial judge agreed…