Court Finds Sufficient Evidence that Defendant Encouraged Shooter
Case: People v. Jones Court: Michigan Court of Appeals ( Unpublished Opinion ) Issues: Aiding & abetting; MCL 767.39; People v. Robinson;...
Court says Valid Prescription not a Defense to Delivery Charge
Case: People v. Robar Court: Michigan Court of Appeals ( Published Opinion ) Judges: Gadola, Talbot, and Gleicher Issues: Possession with...
Michigan Supreme Court Finds that Defendant May Present Affirmative Defense of Self Defense for CCW
Whether the common-law affirmative defense of self-defense is available to a defendant charged with carrying a concealed weapon (CCW);...
Elements of the Crime: Perjury
Perjury is a serious offense that carries very serious consequences. Below are the statutes and jury instructions regarding the offense...
Elements of the Crime: Possession with Intent to Deliver
Both possession and intent to deliver may be proved by circumstantial evidence and reasonable inferences drawn therefrom. People v....
Elements of the Crime: Self Defense
Self defense is an affirmative defense to a criminal charge -- most often assault and battery or a varient thereof. A Defendant may...
Elements of the Crime: Domestic Assault (aka Domestic Violence)
Below are the jury instructions for Domestic Assault, more commonly referred to as Domestic Violence. Jury instructions show the...
Elements of the Crime: Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)
Below are the jury instructions for Operating While Intoxicated, more commonly referred to as "drunk driving," "driving under the...
