People v. Washington

Defendant was convicted of armed robbery and assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. The Court of Appeals reversed the convictions because the accomplice’s statement, in *669which the accomplice identified himself as the shooter, was improperly admitted against defendant. 251 Mich App 520; 650 NW2d 708 (2002). It also found that the trial court abused its discretion in denying defense counsel the opportunity to conduct voir dire of a juror in mid-trial. We reverse the judgment of the Court of Appeals and reinstate the verdict.

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On May 8, 1998, two men robbed James Turner…