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People v. Johanson

Citations: 788 N.W.2d 459; 488 Mich. 875Docket: 141178

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; September 29, 2010; Michigan; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court, in an order dated September 29, 2010, addressed the appeal of Michael Andrew Johanson regarding the May 14, 2010 order from the Court of Appeals. The Court has remanded the case to the Livingston Circuit Court specifically to correct the judgment of sentence concerning Johanson's custody placement with the Department of Corrections for misdemeanor offenses related to marijuana possession and obscene conduct. The Supreme Court denied leave to appeal on all other issues, concluding that the remaining questions did not warrant review. The Court does not retain jurisdiction over the case. The order is certified by Corbin R. Davis, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court.

Legal Issues Addressed

Correction of Judgment of Sentence

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court remanded the case to the Livingston Circuit Court to address a specific issue with the judgment of sentence related to custody placement.

Reasoning: The Court has remanded the case to the Livingston Circuit Court specifically to correct the judgment of sentence concerning Johanson's custody placement with the Department of Corrections for misdemeanor offenses related to marijuana possession and obscene conduct.

Denial of Leave to Appeal

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court denied leave to appeal on all other issues, indicating that the other questions presented did not meet the criteria for further review.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court denied leave to appeal on all other issues, concluding that the remaining questions did not warrant review.

Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court does not maintain jurisdiction over the case after issuing the order to remand.

Reasoning: The Court does not retain jurisdiction over the case.