People v. Barnett

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder, MCL 750.316; MSA 28.548, and was sentenced to two concurrent terms of imprisonment for life. Defendant appeals as of right, raising several claims of error, none of which warrant reversal.

First, defendant asserts that the police were obligated to inform him of his Miranda 1 rights prior to obtaining his fingerprints. We disagree. Fingerprinting is a manner of identification and not incrimination. People v Davis, 89 Mich App 588, 592; 280 NW2d 604 (1979). The Fifth Amendment right not to be a witness against…