People v. Rickstrew

Opinion by

Judge CRISWELL.

In this appeal of a sentence, the issue presented is whether the death of defendant, Larry G. Rickstrew, during the pendency of this appeal requires abatement ab initio of his conviction. Because of his death, the People have moved to dismiss this appeal. In addition, the parties have responded to our order to show cause why the underlying-conviction should not be set aside. Upon consideration of those responses and the People’s motion to dismiss, we discharge the order to show cause and grant the motion to dismiss without abatement of the underlying conviction.

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