Narrative Opinion Summary
The Michigan Supreme Court denied the application for leave to appeal the February 3, 2011 order of the Court of Appeals regarding the case of People of the State of Michigan v. Ardis Jefferson Lee. The court found that the defendant, Ardis Jefferson Lee, did not meet the burden required to establish entitlement to relief under MCR 6.508(D). The order was issued by Chief Justice Robert P. Young, Jr., with participation from Justices Cavanagh, Kelly, Markman, Hathaway, and Zahra. The Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, Corbin R. Davis, certified the order on September 6, 2011.
Legal Issues Addressed
Burden of Proof under MCR 6.508(D)subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The defendant failed to satisfy the necessary burden of proof to qualify for relief under the Michigan Court Rule 6.508(D).
Reasoning: The court found that the defendant, Ardis Jefferson Lee, did not meet the burden required to establish entitlement to relief under MCR 6.508(D).
Denial of Leave to Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Michigan Supreme Court denied the defendant's application for leave to appeal, indicating that the appellate court's decision would stand.
Reasoning: The Michigan Supreme Court denied the application for leave to appeal the February 3, 2011 order of the Court of Appeals regarding the case of People of the State of Michigan v. Ardis Jefferson Lee.