People v. McLeod

Defendant pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter, MCL 750.321; MSA 28.553. On March 2, 1984, he was sentenced in accordance with the Sentencing Guidelines Manual to a term of 8 to 15 years imprisonment. Defendant appeals, as of right. His sole contention on appeal is that the trial court incorrectly applied the sentencing guidelines when imposing sentence.

Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 1984-1 of the Michigan Supreme Court, use of the Sentencing Guidelines Manual by circuit court judges when imposing sentence was made mandatory for a period of one year, effective March 1, 1984. 418 Mich…