People v. Morris

Following the killing of her husband, defendant was charged with first-degree murder, MCL 750.316; MSA 28.548, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, MCL 750.227b; MSA 28.424(2). She was tried by a jury and convicted of the felony-firearm charge and manslaughter, MCL 750.321; MSA 28.553. Defendant was sentenced to 7-1/2 to 15 years imprisonment for manslaughter in addition to 2 years for felony-firearm and appeals now by right.

Of the six issues raised by defendant on appeal, we find that only two merit discussion. First, defendant contends that the trial court erred in…