People of Michigan v. Cleophas Andrew Brown

Summary

Michigan Supreme Court order granting oral argument on whether a concealed weapon conviction under MCL 750.227(2) requires proof that the defendant had notice under MCL 28.428 that his concealed pistol license had been suspended or revoked. The court also directed briefing on whether the Court of Appeals erred in finding adequate notice was provided. No final holding; the court invited amicus briefs from prosecution and defense associations.

Questions Presented

1. Whether, in a prosecution for carrying a concealed weapon under MCL 750.227(2), the prosecutor must establish that the defendant had notice under MCL 28.428 that his concealed pistol license had been suspended or revoked.
2. Whether the Court of Appeals erred in determining that, if notice is required, the evidence demonstrated that the defendant was served with adequate notice that he could not legally possess a concealed pistol.

Disposition

other