People v. Williams

Defendant was convicted upon his plea of guilty of murder in the second degree, MCL 750.317; MSA 28.549, and felony-firearm, MCL 750.227b; MSA 28.424(2). Pursuant to a sentencing agreement, he was sentenced to from 7-1/2 to 15 years’ imprisonment on the murder charge, plus 2 years’ imprisonment on the felony-firearm charge. One count of murder in the first-degree and a second count of assault with intent to murder were dismissed in exchange for defendant’s plea. Defendant appeals as of right.

Defendant first argues that resentencing is required because the trial court failed to articulate on…