People v. Wright

We granted leave to appeal limited to the issue whether People v Tanner, 387 Mich 683; 199 NW2d 202 (1972), which held that where an indeterminate sentence is required by statute, the minimum sentence imposed may not exceed two-thirds of the maximum sentence, applies to sentencing imposed on a person convicted as an habitual offender.

We hold that any sentence for a term of years imposed pursuant to § 10 of the habitual offender *86act, MCL 769.10; MSA 28.1082,1 is subject to the rule that the minimum term of years may not exceed two-thirds of the maximum term of years. Accordingly, we affirm the…