People v. Lardie

Defendant was charged with three counts of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor (ouil) and thereby causing death, MCL 257.625(4); MSA 9.2325(4). In a written opinion and order the circuit court dismissed the complaint against defendant. The court concluded that the "ouil causing death” statute is unconstitutional because it fails to allow the jury to evaluate a defendant’s mental intent or moral culpability. The prosecutor appeals the ruling as of right. Four additional parties join this appeal as amici curiae. We reverse.

Statutes are presumed to be constitutional,…