People v. Wiley

MEMORANDUM OPINION

We hold that a sentence that exceeds the sentencing guidelines satisfies the requirements of MCL 769.34(3) when the record confirms that the sentence was imposed as part of a valid plea agreement. Under such circumstances, the statute does not require the specific articulation of additional “substantial and compelling” reasons by the sentencing court. MCL 769.34(3); People v Babcock, 469 Mich 247, 256-258; 666 NW2d 231 (2003).

Furthermore, a defendant waives appellate review of a sentence that exceeds the guidelines by understandingly and voluntarily entering into a plea…