People v. Robinson
Michigan Supreme Court
715 N.W.2d 44 (2006)
- Written by Brianna Pine, JD
Facts
Kevin Robinson and Samuel Pannell (defendants) went to the home of Bernard Thomas intending to “f*** him up.” Robinson drove Pannell to Thomas’s house, knowing that Pannell was enraged with Thomas and in an agitated state. When Thomas opened the door, Robinson struck him in the face and neck, causing him to fall. Robinson then struck Thomas again, and Pannell joined in, punching and kicking him. Robinson told Pannell that “that was enough” and walked back to his car. As Robinson reached the car, he heard a gunshot. Pannell had shot and killed Thomas. Following a bench trial, the court found Robinson guilty of second-degree murder under an aiding-and-abetting theory. The appellate court reversed, holding that there was insufficient evidence that Robinson shared or knew of Pannell’s intent to kill. The Michigan Supreme Court granted review.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Young, J.)
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