People v. Steanhouse and People v. Masroor

Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court issued a consolidated order concerning applications for leave to appeal in People v. Steanhouse and People v. Masroor. The Court granted leave in specified dockets, directed that the cases be argued together, and requested briefing on the effect of People v. Lockridge, sentencing guidelines, remand procedures, and appellate review of sentences.

Questions Presented

1. Whether MCL 769.34(2) and (3) remain in full force and effect when a defendant's guidelines range is not dependent on judicial fact-finding.
2. Whether the prosecutor's application effectively asks the Michigan Supreme Court to overrule the remedy adopted in People v. Lockridge and, if so, how stare decisis should affect the analysis.
3. Whether a case should be remanded to the circuit court for consideration under Part VI of People v. Lockridge when the trial court exceeded the defendant's guidelines range.
4. What standard applies to appellate review of sentences following People v. Lockridge.

Disposition

cert_granted