People v. Hill

Defendant’s jury trial on a charge of armed robbery * resulted in his conviction of the offense charged. He was sentenced, his motion for a new trial on the basis of newly discovered evidence was denied, and he appeals. The appeal raises two issues:

1. Should the trial court have granted defendant’s motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence ?

2. Did defendant have adequate representation?

The grant of a motion for new trial on the basis of newly discovered evidence is discretionary, People v. Bauman (1952), 332 Mich 198. Appellate relief from a denial of a motion for new trial on…