People v. Moncure

We are asked to decide, inter alia, whether a statement made by the defendant to a third party who is called by the prosecution to testify at trial is hearsay as defined by MRE 801. Charged with first-degree murder contrary to MCL 750.316; MSA 28.548, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in contravention of MCL 750.227b; MSA 28.424(2), defendant was convicted by a jury on February 3, 1978. He appeals of right, alleging five grounds for reversal.

1. Defendant contends the evidence is insufficient to support a finding of murder and that the trial court erred in denying…