People v. Jackson

Following a joint trial by jury, defendants were convicted of first-degree felony murder, MCL 750.316; MSA 28.548, armed robbery, MCL 750.529; MSA 28.797, and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, MCL 750.227b; MSA 28.424(2). The trial court sentenced both defendants to concurrent terms of life imprisonment on the felony murder and armed robbery counts, and to the mandatory two-year consecutive sentences for the felony-firearm convictions. Defendants appeal as of right.

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In the early evening hours of February 12, 1978, the victim, Ruby Tolliver Grant, was visiting at the home…