People v. Plozai

Defendant was convicted by a jury of first-degree murder in violation of MCL 750.316; MSA 28.548. This Court, in an unpublished opinion, initially reversed his conviction on March 22, 1973, on the ground that the prosecutor had made improper and prejudicial remarks in his closing argument. After granting the prosecutor’s motion for a rehearing, this Court decided that its former determination was erroneous and affirmed the defendant’s conviction. People v Plozai, 50 Mich App 131; 212 NW2d 721 (1973), lv den 397 Mich 801 (1976). Defendant then applied for a delayed appeal, raising…