People v. Moran

Following a joint trial, defendants were convicted by a jury of two charges of first-degree murder, assault with intent to murder, and robbery armed. They were sentenced and each defendant appealed separately. The appeals were consolidated for submission and disposition.

Late in the evening of January 4,1969, defendants entered a bar in Flint where they encountered the husband of defendant Hanes. Defendants threatened and beat James Hanes. With gun drawn, defendant Simmons took money from the cash register. Officer Fritcher appeared at the front door of the bar and Officer Johnson appeared at…