People v. Houthoofd

I agree with the majority that MCL 762.8 is inapplicable to defendant’s witness intimidation and solicitation convictions under the facts of this case.* 1 I also concur that Saginaw County was an improper venue for both charges and that People v Flaherty3 and People v Fisher2 should be overruled. Finally, I agree with remanding this case to the Court of Appeals for consideration of whether the trial court articulated substantial and compelling reasons for imposing a departure sentence.

However, the remainder of the majority opinion suffers from a fundamental defect. It makes sweeping changes…