Legal Opinion
People v. Frederick Lester
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided September 6, 1977No. Docket 27554, 27555, 27556PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJ. H. Gillis, P. J.
On December 2, 1975, defendants, tried jointly, were convicted by a jury of first-degree murder. MCLA 750.316; MSA 28.548. Defendants, all brothers, appeal as of right.
At trial, each defendant was represented by separate counsel. On appeal, defendants Joe and Frederick are represented by one attorney, and defendant James by a different attorney. The three cases have been consolidated on appeal.
There is no dispute that the fatal shot came from the gun that was held by defendant James. Defendants Joe and Frederick were tried and convicted as aiders and abettors. MCLA 767.39; MSA 28.979.
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2Cases cited31 opinions
- Miranda v. ArizonaSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
- People v. WalkerMichigan Supreme Court · 1965
- People v. GarciaMichigan Supreme Court · 1976
- People v. MorrinMichigan Court of Appeals · 1971
- People v. PalmerMichigan Supreme Court · 1974
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3Cited by18 opinions
- People v. HarrisMichigan Court of Appeals · 1981
- George v. Travelers Indemnity Co.Michigan Court of Appeals · 1978
- People v. EdmondsMichigan Court of Appeals · 1979
- People v. JoynerMichigan Court of Appeals · 1979
- People v. LesterMichigan Supreme Court · 1979
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