People v. Caulley

Defendant was convicted by a jury of one count each of first-degree murder, MCL 750.316; MSA 28.548, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, MCL 750.227b; MSA 28.424(2). On April 12, 1990, defendant received the mandatory sentences of life without possibility of parole, and two years, respectively. Defendant appeals as of right. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

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Defendant shot and killed his wife at an intersection near the marital residence on September 12, 1988, at approximately 6:50 a.m. Defendant had ridden a bicycle to the intersection at about 6 a.m. and…