People v. William Lee Seefeld
Michigan Court of Appeals
290 N.W.2d 123 (1980)
- Written by Monica Rottermann , JD
Facts
William Lee Seefeld (defendant) pleaded guilty but mentally ill to criminal sexual conduct for the rape of his younger sister. Prior to sentencing, Seefeld moved for a continuance to obtain a psychological examination. The trial court denied Seefeld’s motion and sentenced him to five to 15 years. During the proceedings, Seefeld was never evaluated by a psychiatrist and no evaluations were entered into the record. Seefeld appealed, arguing that his plea violated the statute governing pleas of guilty but mentally ill. Seefeld argued that the law required the trial court to review psychological reports that were required to be entered into the record, hold a hearing on the defendant’s mental illness, and determine whether the defendant was mentally ill when he committed the offense.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Per curiam)
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