People v. Mitchell

Defendants, Verneida and Charles Mitchell, were charged with the second-degree murder of Richard Williams, in violation of MCL 750.317; MSA 28.549. The trial court ruled that defendant Verneida Mitchell was arrested without probable cause. The prosecutor applied for leave to appeal that decision, and this Court granted leave. In People v Mitchell, 138 Mich App 163; 360 NW2d 158 (1984), this Court reversed, holding that the trial court erred in determining that defendant Verneida was arrested without probable cause, and remanded the case.

On August 5, 1983, the trial court granted a defense…