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People v. Aaron
Michigan Supreme Court
299 N.W.2d 304 (1980)
- Written by Josh Lee, JD
Facts
Aaron (defendant) was a participant in an armed robbery. During the robbery, a homicide was committed. The State of Michigan (plaintiff) charged Aaron with first-degree felony murder. After the trial, the trial court instructed the jury that they could convict Aaron of first-degree murder if the jury found that Aaron killed a person during the commission or attempted commission of an armed robbery. The jury convicted Aaron of first-degree felony murder. Aaron appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Fitzgerald, J.)
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