Legal Opinion

People v. Shelton

Michigan Court of Appeals

Decided November 20, 1979No. Docket 78-4559PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtD. C. Riley, J.

Defendant was convicted, on his plea of guilty, of felonious assault, MCL 750.82; MSA 28.277, carrying a concealed weapon, MCL 750.227; MSA 28.424, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, MCL 750.227(b); MSA 28.424(2). He now appeals these convictions and the corresponding prison terms imposed.

Defendant asserts two double jeopardy claims on appeal, contending that double sentencing is unconstitutional when imposed for both felonious assault and felony-firearm, and both felonious assault and carrying a concealed weapon. Neither claim is meritorious.

It is well settled…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Wayne County Prosecutor v. Recorder's Court JudgeMichigan Supreme Court · 1979
  2. People v. Gary HughesMichigan Court of Appeals · 1978
  3. People v. VandiverMichigan Court of Appeals · 1977
  4. People v. DavenportMichigan Court of Appeals · 1979
  5. People v. HooperMichigan Court of Appeals · 1971

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3Cited by12 opinions

  1. People v. SturgisMichigan Supreme Court · 1986
  2. People v. CarterMichigan Court of Appeals · 1980
  3. People v. DavisMichigan Court of Appeals · 1983
  4. People v. SesiMichigan Court of Appeals · 1980
  5. People v. London WilliamsMichigan Court of Appeals · 1982

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