People v. Iacopelli

Defendant was tried on two counts, carrying a concealed weapon without a license, MOLA § 750.227 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 28.424), and carrying a firearm with unlawful intent, MCLA § 750.226 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 28.423). The jury returned a verdict of guilty on the first count and acquitted defendant on the second count.

A timely claim of appeal was filed by defense counsel in this Court, but dismissed for lack of progress. Defendant then filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Having determined that defendant was not personally chargeable for the lack of progress, the petition for writ of…