People v. Nix

A jury convicted defendant, Paul William Nix, of two counts of second-degree child abuse in violation of MCL 750.136b(3)(b), and one count of third-degree fleeing and eluding a police officer in violation of MCL 257.602a(3)(a). Defendant’s convictions stem from a high-speed chase with several deputies instigated by defendant’s flight. Defendant’s infant son and four-year-old stepson were in the vehicle at the time and were not restrained by either seatbelts or legally mandated child safety seats. See MCL 257.710d.

Defendant contends that the prosecution presented insufficient evidence that the…