People v. Ellis

Defendant pleaded guilty of escape from prison, MCL 750.193; MSA 28.390, and of being an habitual offender, fourth offense, MCL 769.12; MSA 28.1084, and he was sentenced to four to eight years’ imprisonment. Defendant’s plea was conditioned on his right to appeal the court’s denial of his motion to quash the amended supplemental information. We reverse defendant’s plea-based convictions and remand pursuant to MCR 6.312.

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If a prosecutor wishes to file a supplemental information alleging that a defendant is an habitual offender, he must do so “promptly.” People v Fountain, 407 Mich 96, 98; 282…