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People v. Pierce

Citation: 705 N.W.2d 128Docket: 128815

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; December 30, 2005; Michigan; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case of People v. Pierce, the Supreme Court of Michigan addressed the application for leave to appeal an order from the Court of Appeals dated April 7, 2005. The Court denied the application, concluding that the defendant did not meet the necessary burden to establish entitlement to relief under MCR 6.508(D). Justice K. Kelly did not participate in the decision.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of Application for Leave to Appeal under MCR 6.508(D)

Application: The Supreme Court of Michigan denied the defendant's application for leave to appeal, determining that the defendant failed to meet the burden of proof required under MCR 6.508(D).

Reasoning: The Court denied the application, concluding that the defendant did not meet the necessary burden to establish entitlement to relief under MCR 6.508(D).

Judicial Participation

Application: Justice K. Kelly abstained from participating in the decision regarding the application for leave to appeal.

Reasoning: Justice K. Kelly did not participate in the decision.