People v. Neal

Defendant appeals by leave granted an order of the Macomb Circuit Court reversing the decision of the 42-1 District Court to bind over defendant on a charge of voluntary manslaughter rather than second-degree murder. We reverse and reinstate the voluntary manslaughter charge.

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This case arises out of an ugly racial incident that led to the tragic shooting death of Larry Heyd by defendant. Defendant was initially charged with second-degree murder, MCL 750.317; MSA 28.549, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, MCL 750.227b; MSA 28.424(2), and carrying a concealed weapon, MCL…