People v. Stokes

772 N.W.2d 55 (2009)

PEOPLE of the State of Michigan, Plaintiff-Appellee,

v.

Michael STOKES, Defendant-Appellant.

Docket No. 138326. COA No. 286305.

Supreme Court of Michigan.

September 25, 2009.

Order

On order of the Court, the application for leave to appeal the January 22, 2009 order of the Court of Appeals is considered, and it is DENIED, because the defendant has failed to meet the burden of establishing entitlement to relief under MCR 6.508(D). We write further only to comment on the unusual posture of this case.

Defendant was convicted of assault with intent to commit great bodily harm, MCL…