People v. Clark
Michigan Supreme Court
556 N.W.2d 820 (1996)
- Written by Rose VanHofwegen, JD
Facts
After her four-year-old son died, Bertha Clark (defendant) was suspected of child abuse. The jury convicted Clark of involuntary manslaughter. Clark appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Mallett, J.)
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