Legal Opinion

People v. Spicer

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided March 20, 1978No. 58320, (Calendar No. 14)PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtWilliams, J.

Leave to appeal was granted in this case because defendant alleged his guilty plea was induced because of his inability to get consideration of his motion for reduction of his bond. This Court was concerned that inadequate initial consideration and inability to appeal such inadequate consideration was in effect denying defendants their constitutional and statutory right to bail.

Our Constitution provides, Const 1963, art 1, § 15 and § 16:

"Sec. 15. No person shall be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy. All persons shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient…

2Cited by5 opinions

  1. Atkins v. MichiganCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1981
  2. Atkins v. People Of MichiganCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1981
  3. People v. TateMichigan Court of Appeals · 1984
  4. Washtenaw County Health Department v. T & M Chevrolet Inc.Michigan Supreme Court · 1979
  5. People v. SpicerMichigan Supreme Court · 1978

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