People v. Allen

Defendant was convicted by jury of failing to comply with the Sex Offenders Registration Act (SORA), second offense, MCL 28.729(l)(b). Defendant was sentenced as a second-offense habitual offender, MCL 769.10(l)(a), to 2 years’ to 126 months’ imprisonment. Defendant appeals as of right. For the reasons set forth in this opinion, we affirm defendant’s conviction, vacate his sentence, and remand for resentencing.

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Following a conviction of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in 2007, defendant was required to register under SORA.. On April 30, 2012, defendant…