People v. Spinks

Defendant was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder, MCL 750.317; MSA 28.549, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, MCL 750.227b; MSA 28.424(2). He was sentenced to a term of eight to twenty years for the murder conviction plus the mandatory two years for the felony-firearm conviction. He appeals as of right. We affirm.

Defendant originally was charged with first-degree murder, MCL 750.316; MSA 28.548, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, MCL 750.157a MSA 28.354(1), and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Following a preliminary…