People v. Soares

Defendant disregarded a stop sign while legally intoxicated and killed the victim, in violation of MCL 257.625(4). The victim also had “any amount” of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, in his blood, in violation of MCL 257.625(8). The trial court refused to allow any evidence showing the victim’s THC level, and defendant was ultimately convicted of driving while intoxicated causing death, MCL 257.625(4). The Court of Appeals reversed this conviction and ordered a new trial, stating that defendant was entitled to introduce evidence concerning the victim’s THC level. Although I agree…