Legal Opinion

People v. Garcia

Michigan Court of Appeals

Decided March 22, 1971No. Docket 8138PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtT. M. Burns, P. J.

On July 30, 1968, Jaime Garcia was arrested in the City of Kalamazoo on the charges of riot and unlawful assembly in violation of MCLA 1971 Cum Supp § 752.541 (Stat Ann 1971 Cum Supp § 28.790[1]) and MCLA 1971 Cum Supp § 752.543 (Stat Ann 1971 Cum Supp § 28.790[3]). Following a preliminary examination and arraignment, defendant was found guilty on both counts and was sentenced to serve 2-1/2 to 10 years on each count with the sentences to run concurrently. Defendant raises five issues on appeal.

1. Were the remarks of the prosecuting attorney in closing arguments so highly prejudicial that…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. People v. AstaMichigan Supreme Court · 1953
  2. People v. WilliamsMichigan Supreme Court · 1962
  3. People v. SmithMichigan Court of Appeals · 1969
  4. People v. WashingtonMichigan Court of Appeals · 1966
  5. People v. PeckMichigan Supreme Court · 1907

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3Cited by12 opinions

  1. People v. WilkinsMichigan Supreme Court · 1980
  2. State v. PalmigianoSupreme Court of Rhode Island · 1973
  3. People v. BlassingameMichigan Court of Appeals · 1975
  4. People v. Gloria WilliamsMichigan Court of Appeals · 1975
  5. People v. PomrankyMichigan Court of Appeals · 1975

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