People v. Bazzi

Per Curiam;.

Defendant was charged with first-degree murder, MCL 750.316; MSA 28.548, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, MCL 750.227b; MSA 28.424(2). Pursuant to a plea agreement, he pled guilty but mentally ill to second-degree murder, MCL 750.317; MSA 28.549, and felony-firearm. He was sentenced to consecutive terms of 7-1/2 to 15 years and 2 years, respectively, and appeals as of right.

Defendant first contends that there was an inadequate factual basis to support his pleas, in that an essential element of the crime of second-degree murder was established by…