People v. Wright

Defendants were jointly charged and tried for second-degree murder, CL 1948, § 750.317 (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.549). The jury convicted William Joseph Wright as charged and it convicted Gerald Emanuel Wright of manslaughter, CL 1948, § 750.321 (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.553). Following sentence, defendants appeal. The issues raised on appeal are discussed in context with the following facts:

After work on August 31, 1967, defendants, Earl Shirley and Francis Michael Griffin, deceased, embarked on a “bar hopping” expedition which began about 11:30 a.m. and culminated with Griffin being shot to…