People of Michigan v. Alphonso L Straughter Jr

On October 9, 2018, the Court heard oral argument on the application for leave to appeal the April 11, 2017 judgment of the Court of Appeals. On order of the Court, the application is again considered, and it is DENIED, there being no majority in favor of granting leave to appeal or taking other action.

Viviano, J. (concurring).

I concur with the Court's order denying leave to appeal by equal division and write separately to explain my reasoning.

Defendant, Alphonso Straughter Jr., was convicted of carjacking, armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, second-degree home invasion, and…