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People v. Wilkes

Citations: 755 N.W.2d 645; 482 Mich. 990Docket: 136727

Court: Michigan Supreme Court; September 22, 2008; Michigan; State Supreme Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court issued an order on September 22, 2008, regarding the application for leave to appeal the Court of Appeals' decision from June 5, 2008, in the case of *People of the State of Michigan v. Idris Quentill Wilkes* (SC: 136727, COA: 285117, Kent CC: 07-008371-FH). The Court denied the application, indicating that the questions presented did not warrant review. Justice Kelly expressed a differing opinion, stating she would grant leave to appeal based on her dissenting views in a related case, *People v. Conway*. The order was certified as a true and complete copy by Corbin R. Davis, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of Leave to Appeal

Application: The Michigan Supreme Court declined to review the Court of Appeals' decision, indicating the issues did not merit further consideration.

Reasoning: The Court denied the application, indicating that the questions presented did not warrant review.

Judicial Dissent in Appellate Review

Application: Justice Kelly expressed her dissent, suggesting a different judicial perspective and advocating for the grant of leave to appeal, referencing her views in a related case.

Reasoning: Justice Kelly expressed a differing opinion, stating she would grant leave to appeal based on her dissenting views in a related case, *People v. Conway*.