Legal Opinion
People v. Monday
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided August 4, 1976No. Docket 25686PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAllen, P. J.
May a trial court, acting under § 1 of Chapter 11 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, MCLA 771.1; MSA 28.1131, 1 dismiss a felony case, after conviction on a plea of nolo contendere, without a motion for nolle prosequi by the prosecuting attorney? This question of first impression arises on the following facts:
In June 1973, the defendant, a licensed practical nurse employed at the Ypsilanti State Hospital, was charged with larceny in a building, MCLA 750.360; MSA 28.592, by taking some 31 valium tablets. Upon arraignment, the defendant stood mute and a plea of not guilty was entered for her.…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- Commonwealth v. HartMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1889
- Commonwealth v. CundiffCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1912
- State Ex Rel. Ronan v. StevensArizona Supreme Court · 1963
- Jackson County Prosecutor v. Court of AppealsMichigan Supreme Court · 1975
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