People v. Dawson

Defendant was charged with assault with intent to commit sexual penetration, MCL 750.520g(1); MSA 28.788(7)(1). His first jury trial ended in a mistrial upon defendant’s motion. Prior to his second trial, defendant unsuccessfully moved to dismiss on double jeopardy grounds. He was subsequently convicted as charged and sentenced to probation for five years, the first year to be served in jail, and ordered to pay costs of $700 and restitution in the amount of $50. Defendant appeals as of right, raising as his sole claim that the trial court erred in denying his motion to dismiss. We conclude…