People v. Hicks

Defendant was charged with felony murder, in violation of MCL 750.316; MSA 28.548, and armed robbery, contrary to MCL 750.529; MSA 28.797, in connection with the September 24, 1974, robbery of a "dope house” in which three individuals were killed. Following a jury trial held June 10-17, 1977, defendant was convicted of voluntary manslaughter, MCL 750.321; MSA 28.553, and armed robbery. Defendant was sentenced to concurrent terms of 10 to 15 years imprisonment for manslaughter and 15 to 25 years for armed robbery. He now appeals as of right.

Defendant’s first contention is that the trial court…