People v. Ranes

On March 2, 1973, defendant Danny Arthur Ranes was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder, MCLA 750.317; MSA 28.549, and first-degree murder in the perpetration or attempted perpetration of rape, MCLA 750.316; MSA 28.548. On March 26, 1973, defendant was sentenced to life imprisonment on count one and life imprisonment in solitary confinement at hard labor on count two, the sentences to run concurrently. Defendant now appeals his convictions as of right.

Since defendant’s allegations of error relate to the trial court’s evidentiary rulings and other procedural matters, a detailed…