People v. Joezell Williams

0dissenting). I respectfully dissent from the majority’s declination to tackle the central question presented in this case, i.e., whether double-jeopardy principles prohibit the imposition of multiple punishments for the underlying offense of larceny from the person of another, MCL 750.357, and first-degree murder based on alternative theories of premeditated murder and felony murder, MCL 750.316(1). I would hold this case in abeyance for the decision in People v Smith (Docket No. 130353), lv gtd 475 Mich 864 (2006), in which we have granted leave to appeal to consider the appropriate test…