Narrative Opinion Summary
The Michigan Supreme Court has granted an application for leave to appeal the March 6, 2007 judgment of the Court of Appeals in the case of People of the State of Michigan v. Richard Perry Bryant. The appeal is limited to the question of whether testimony regarding Anthony Covington’s statements to police qualifies as inadmissible testimonial hearsay under the precedents established in Crawford v. Washington and Davis v. Washington. The court has invited the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, and the Criminal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan to submit amicus curiae briefs. Additionally, other interested parties may seek permission to file similar briefs. The order is certified true and complete by Clerk Corbin R. Davis.
Legal Issues Addressed
Admissibility of Testimonial Hearsaysubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court is examining whether the statements made by Anthony Covington to the police are considered inadmissible testimonial hearsay, in line with the standards set by Crawford v. Washington and Davis v. Washington.
Reasoning: The appeal is limited to the question of whether testimony regarding Anthony Covington’s statements to police qualifies as inadmissible testimonial hearsay under the precedents established in Crawford v. Washington and Davis v. Washington.
Permission for Filing Amicus Briefssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Parties with an interest in the legal matter may seek the court's permission to file amicus curiae briefs in order to present their perspective on the case.
Reasoning: Additionally, other interested parties may seek permission to file similar briefs.
Role of Amicus Curiae in Legal Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court has invited several legal organizations to provide input in the form of amicus curiae briefs, highlighting their role in contributing expertise and opinions on the matter.
Reasoning: The court has invited the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, and the Criminal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan to submit amicus curiae briefs.