People v. Jackson

This appeal brought by the prose cutor concerns this Court’s decisions in People v Rogers, 412 Mich 669; 316 NW2d 701 (1982), and People v Jones, 410 Mich 407; 301 NW2d 822 (1981).

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The defendant was initially charged with first-degree murder, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He was tried by a jury and convicted as charged in 1978. However, the Court of Appeals awarded him a new trial. 100 Mich App 146; 298 NW2d 694 (1980). When the matter was remanded for a new trial, the defendant ultimately entered into a plea bargain whereby he pled guilty to…