People v. Latzman

On August 21, 1985, defendant *272entered a plea of nolo contendere to a charge of manslaughter, MCL 750.321; MSA 28.553. The factual basis for the plea was derived from the preliminary examination transcript. Witnesses testified that defendant was traveling east in the westbound lane of 1-696 when he struck another vehicle, resulting in the death of its driver. There was further testimony indicating that defendant was extremely intoxicated. On September 18, 1985, defendant was sentenced to imprisonment for a term of from five to fifteen years. Defendant appeals from his sentence as of right.

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