People v. Dunigan

The sole issue presented is whether a preliminary examination must be held preceding the filing of an information in circuit court against a juvenile who is to be tried as an adult on felony charges.

Facts

Defendant is charged with having committed the offenses of first-degree felony murder and assault with intent to rob while armed. MCL 750.316; MSA 28.548; MCL 750.89; MSA 28.284. Defendant was 15 years old at the time he is alleged to have committed these offenses. Following a hearing, the probate judge granted a petition to assume jurisdiction over defendant.

On January 18, 1979, the…