People v. Ackels

Defendant, who had been charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, third offense, MCL 257.625(6); MSA 9.2325(6), pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of ouil, second offense, MCL 257.625(5); MSA 9.2325(5). He was then sentenced to one year in jail, to be served consecutively to another sentence he was already serving. Defendant now appeals his sentence as of right, claiming that the trial court improperly imposed a consecutive sentence. He also claims that he was denied his right to meaningful allocution. We affirm.

Defendant was charged in the instant…