People v. Hana

*331Griffin, J.

We have consolidated the appeals of these cases to consider related issues regarding the severance of trials of codefendants, in criminal cases. In People v Hana, we address the question whether the trial court should have granted defendant’s motion for severance in the context of the presentation of allegedly antagonistic defenses. In People v Rode and People v Gallina, the question presented is whether the dual-jury procedure utilized in these cases unduly prejudiced the defendants.

We hold, in line with MCL 768.5; MSA 28.1028 and MCR 6.121(D), that the decision to sever or join…