Legal Opinion
People v. Thompson
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided December 23, 1985No. 73206, (Calendar No. 11)PublishedCited by 48 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBoyle, J.
We granted leave in this case to consider the constitutionality of reprosecution when a previous criminal trial results in mistrial because of a jury deadlock. We hold that retrial in these circumstances does not violate either the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Michigan Constitution, Const 1963, art 1, § 15, or the due process guarantees of the Michigan and United States Constitutions, Const 1963, art 1, § 17, and US Const, Am XIV.
I. Facts
Robert Thompson appeals his conviction of felony murder for killing a bartender, Mary Hendry, during an armed robbery. Appellant was initially convicted in…
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