People v. Smielewski

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of armed robbery, MCL 750.529; MSA 28.797, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, MCL 750.227b; MSA 28.424(2). Defendant was sentenced as an habitual offender, fourth offense, MCL 769.12; MSA 28.1084, to consecutive sentences of twelve to forty years’ imprisonment for the armed robbery conviction and two years’ imprisonment for the felony-firearm conviction. Defendant appeals from his convictions as of right. We affirm.

Certain preliminary facts of this case are set forth in People v Smielewski, 214 Mich App 55; 542 NW2d…