People v. Warren

The Court of Appeals affirmed defendant’s convictions for first-degree felony murder,1 two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC I),2 assault and battery,3 kidnapping,4 and unlawfully driving away an automobile (udaa).5 We affirm the defendant’s convictions, at the same time finding that the Court of Appeals rationale for its affirmance was in error.

I. FACTS

This factual summary was established at trial through the voluntary testimony of defendant’s wife, Regina Warren, except where otherwise indicated.

On January 18, 1995, defendant prepared a candlelight dinner for Ms. Warren.…