People v. Phebus

The prosecution appeals as of right from an order of the circuit court quashing the information charging defendant with malicious destruction of property with a value over $100, MCL 750.377a; MSA 28.609(1), on the ground that it was barred by the double jeopardy clause. US Const, Am V; Const 1963, art 1, § 15. We reverse the quashing of the information.

On March 24, 1986, defendant was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. Jackson City Code, § 9.62(9). The charge arose out of an incident which took place that same day between defendant and his ex-wife’s friend, Larry Bynum, Sr.…