People v. Steele

Defendant appeals by right his convictions, following a jury trial, of eight counts of first- degree criminal sexual conduct, MCL 750.520b(l)(a), and six counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, MCL 750.520c(l)(a), all for sexual activity with minors under 13 years of age. Defendant also challenges his sentences. We affirm.

The crimes involved three grandchildren of the woman whom defendant alternately described as his common-law wife and his girlfriend. Defendant described himself as the girls’ adopted grandfather.

Before trial, the prosecution filed a motion in limine to exclude the…