Legal Opinion
People v. Belanger
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided November 2, 1982No. Docket 55668PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMackenzie, P.J.
After a jury trial, defendant was convicted of concealing or misrepresenting the identity of a motor vehicle with intent to mislead by altering the manufacturer’s serial number, MCL 750.415(2); MSA 28.647(2), and was sentenced to pay a fine of $300 and costs of $500 within 20 days or to be confined in the county jail for 120 days. Defendant appeals by right.
I
Defendant argues that the venue for the trial was erroneous. The prosecution must prove venue beyond a reasonable doubt. People v Plautz, 28 Mich App 621; 184 NW2d 761 (1970). MCL 762.8; MSA 28.851 provides:
"Whenever a felony consists or…
2Cases cited25 opinions
- Miranda v. ArizonaSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
- Escobedo v. IllinoisSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
- Oregon v. MathiasonSupreme Court of the United States · 1977
- Oregon v. HassSupreme Court of the United States · 1975
- Beckwith v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
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3Cited by15 opinions
- People v. GayheartMichigan Court of Appeals · 2009
- People v. HillMichigan Supreme Court · 1987
- People v. EgglestonMichigan Court of Appeals · 1986
- People v. FisherMichigan Court of Appeals · 1997
- People v. FlahertyMichigan Court of Appeals · 1987
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