Legal Opinion
People v. Hock Shop Inc.
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided June 24, 2004No. Docket 245777PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGage, J.
Defendant corporation was charged with two counts of sale of a firearm and ammunition to a felon, in violation of MCL 750.224f and MCL 750.223(4). The district court dismissed the charges and the circuit court affirmed the dismissal. The prosecution now appeals to this Court by leave granted. We affirm.
The issue presented in this case is solely a legal one and presents an issue of first impression. It was conceded at the preliminary examination that defendant’s employee sold the firearm and ammunition to a felon and did so knowingly. The issue in dispute is whether a corporate employer can be…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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- Cox v. Flint Board of Hospital ManagersMichigan Supreme Court · 2002
- People v. WebbMichigan Supreme Court · 1998
- People v. American Medical Centers of Michigan, Ltd.Michigan Court of Appeals · 1982
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