Michigan Supreme Court, 2011

The Michigan Supreme Court held that trial counsel’s failure to pursue admission of cell phone records was deficient performance and prejudiced the defendant. The records could have provided documentary evidence contradicting the complainant’s testimony, and there was a reasonable probability that the resulting…

The Michigan Supreme Court held that the jury instructions omitted the actus reus of one statutory theory of accosting a minor, but that defense counsel waived review of the error.

The Michigan Supreme Court denied the defendant’s application for leave to appeal the Court of Appeals order. The majority found it was not persuaded that the questions presented warranted Supreme Court review.