Ginther2 hearing in Michigan

174 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 2014–2026 52 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Michigan courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (10)

Case	Followed	Cited
People v. Lopezgreen michctapp · 2014 · cited in 21 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025 2 sentences 2025See People v Lopez, 305 Mich App 686, 693 ; 854 NW2d 205 (2014); People v Abcumby-Blair, 335 Mich App 210 , 227; 966 NW2d 437 (2020). 2025See People v Lopez, 305 Mich App 686, 693 ; 854 NW2d 205 (2014); People v Abcumby-Blair, 335 Mich App 210 , 227; 966 NW2d 437 (2020).	5	21
People v. Paynegreen michctapp · 2009 · cited in 26 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2014–2025 2 sentences 2025However, because no Ginther2 hearing was held, “our review is limited to mistakes apparent on the record.” People v Payne, 285 Mich App 181, 188 ; 774 NW2d 714 (2009). 2025However, because no Ginther2 hearing was held, “our review is limited to mistakes apparent on the record.” People v Payne, 285 Mich App 181, 188 ; 774 NW2d 714 (2009).	3	26
People v. Petrigreen michctapp · 2008 · cited in 17 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2015–2023 2 sentences 2023Defendant did not raise the issue of ineffective assistance of trial counsel at any point in the lower court proceedings or move for remand on appeal; therefore, our review is “limited to mistakes apparent on the record.” See People v Petri, 279 Mich App 407, 410 ; 760 NW2d 882 (2008) (when a defendant does not move for a new trial or Ginther2 hearing, this Court’s review is limited to the existing record). 2023Defendant did not raise the issue of ineffective assistance of trial counsel at any point in the lower court proceedings or move for remand on appeal; therefore, our review is “limited to mistakes apparent on the record.” See People v Petri, 279 Mich App 407, 410 ; 760 NW2d 882 (2008) (when a defendant does not move for a new trial or Ginther2 hearing, this Court’s review is limited to the existing record).	2	17
People v. Matuszakgreen michctapp · 2004 · cited in 4 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2016–2019 2 sentences 2019People v Matuszak, 263 Mich App 42, 48 ; 687 NW2d 342 (2004). 2019People v Matuszak, 263 Mich App 42, 48 ; 687 NW2d 342 (2004).	2	4
People v. Coxgreen michctapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017 2 sentences 2017See People v Cox, 268 Mich App 440, 453 ; 709 NW2d 152 (2005).3 An ineffective assistance of counsel claim raises a mixed question of fact and constitutional law. 2017See People v Cox, 268 Mich App 440, 453 ; 709 NW2d 152 (2005).3 An ineffective assistance of counsel claim raises a mixed question of fact and constitutional law.	2	2
People v. Sabingreen michctapp · 2000 · cited in 21 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2015–2020 2 sentences 2020A. PRESERVATION To properly preserve a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, a defendant must move either for a new trial or a Ginther2 hearing in the trial court; failure to make any such motion 2 People v Ginther, 390 Mich 436 ; 212 NW2d 922 (1973). -2- “ordinarily precludes review of the issue unless the appellate record contains sufficient detail to support the defendant’s claim.” People v Sabin (On Second Remand), 242 Mich App 656 , 658- 689; 620 NW2d 19 (2000). 2020A. PRESERVATION To properly preserve a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, a defendant must move either for a new trial or a Ginther2 hearing in the trial court; failure to make any such motion 2 People v Ginther, 390 Mich 436 ; 212 NW2d 922 (1973). -2- “ordinarily precludes review of the issue unless the appellate record contains sufficient detail to support the defendant’s claim.” People v Sabin (On Second Remand), 242 Mich App 656 , 658- 689; 620 NW2d 19 (2000).	1	21
People v. Heftgreen michctapp · 2012 · cited in 11 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025 2 sentences 2025A defendant preserves the issue of ineffective assistance of counsel by moving the trial court for a new trial, People v Heft, 299 Mich App 69, 80 ; 829 NW2d 266 (2012), or by moving this Court to remand the case for a Ginther2 hearing, People v Abcumby-Blair, 335 Mich App 210 , 2 People v Ginther, 390 Mich 436 ; 212 NW2d 922 (1973). -4- 227; 966 NW2d 437 (2020). 2025A defendant preserves the issue of ineffective assistance of counsel by moving the trial court for a new trial, People v Heft, 299 Mich App 69, 80 ; 829 NW2d 266 (2012), or by moving this Court to remand the case for a Ginther2 hearing, People v Abcumby-Blair, 335 Mich App 210 , 2 People v Ginther, 390 Mich 436 ; 212 NW2d 922 (1973). -4- 227; 966 NW2d 437 (2020).	1	11
People of Michigan v. Christopher Duran Headgreen michctapp · 2018 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2023–2025 2 sentences 2025See People v Head, 323 Mich App 526, 538-539 ; 917 NW2d 752 (2018). 2025See People v Head, 323 Mich App 526, 538-539 ; 917 NW2d 752 (2018).	1	2
In re Sandersgreen mich · 2014 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025 2 sentences 2025We disagree. 1 At trial, the trial court stated that it also found statutory grounds existed under MCL 712A.19b(3)(g) and (j); however, those subsections were not listed on the trial court’s corresponding termination order. 2 People v Ginther, 390 Mich 436 ; 212 NW2d 922 (1973). -2- “Although the constitutional provisions explicitly guaranteeing the right to counsel apply only in criminal proceedings, the right to due process also indirectly guarantees assistance of counsel in child protective proceedings.” In re CR, 250 Mich App 185, 197 ; 646 NW2d 506 (2002), overruled in part on other groun 2025We disagree. 1 At trial, the trial court stated that it also found statutory grounds existed under MCL 712A.19b(3)(g) and (j); however, those subsections were not listed on the trial court’s corresponding termination order. 2 People v Ginther, 390 Mich 436 ; 212 NW2d 922 (1973). -2- “Although the constitutional provisions explicitly guaranteeing the right to counsel apply only in criminal proceedings, the right to due process also indirectly guarantees assistance of counsel in child protective proceedings.” In re CR, 250 Mich App 185, 197 ; 646 NW2d 506 (2002), overruled in part on other groun	1	2
People v. Rockeygreen michctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020	1	1

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Also cited on this issue (42)

Case	Cited	Years
People v. Ginther green mich · 1973 2 sentences 2026He requested a Ginther2 hearing to develop the record on his ineffective- assistance claims. 2 People v Ginther, 390 Mich 436 ; 212 NW2d 922 (1973). -2- The trial court denied the motion in a written opinion and order. 2026He requested a Ginther2 hearing to develop the record on his ineffective- assistance claims. 2 People v Ginther, 390 Mich 436 ; 212 NW2d 922 (1973). -2- The trial court denied the motion in a written opinion and order.	28	2015–2026
People v. Wilson green michctapp · 2000 2 sentences 2022Because no Ginther2 hearing was held in this case, “our review is limited to the facts on the record.” People v Wilson, 242 Mich App 350, 352 ; 619 NW2d 413 (2000). 2022Because no Ginther2 hearing was held in this case, “our review is limited to the facts on the record.” People v Wilson, 242 Mich App 350, 352 ; 619 NW2d 413 (2000).	7	2014–2022
People v. Jackson (On Reconsideration) green michctapp · 2015 2 sentences 2025Defendant did not preserve his ineffective-assistance claim by moving the trial court for a new trial or Ginther2 hearing, People v Jackson (On Reconsideration), 313 Mich App 409, 431 ; 884 NW2d 297 (2015), or moving this Court to remand for a Ginther hearing, People v Abcumby-Blair, 335 Mich App 210 , 227; 966 NW2d 437 (2020). 2025Defendant did not preserve his ineffective-assistance claim by moving the trial court for a new trial or Ginther2 hearing, People v Jackson (On Reconsideration), 313 Mich App 409, 431 ; 884 NW2d 297 (2015), or moving this Court to remand for a Ginther hearing, People v Abcumby-Blair, 335 Mich App 210 , 227; 966 NW2d 437 (2020).	5	2018–2026
People v. MacK green michctapp · 2005 2 sentences 2025She also contends that her lawyer provided ineffective assistance by failing to “enlist the support of an expert witness.” “When no Ginther2 hearing has been conducted, our review of the defendant's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel is limited to mistakes that are apparent on the record.” People v Mack, 265 Mich App 122, 125 ; 695 NW2d 342 (2005).3 B. 2025She also contends that her lawyer provided ineffective assistance by failing to “enlist the support of an expert witness.” “When no Ginther2 hearing has been conducted, our review of the defendant's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel is limited to mistakes that are apparent on the record.” People v Mack, 265 Mich App 122, 125 ; 695 NW2d 342 (2005).3 B.	5	2018–2025
People v. LeBlanc green mich · 2002 2 sentences 2021If the trial court has held a Ginther2 hearing, the trial court must “find the facts, and then . . . decide whether those facts constitute a violation of the defendant’s constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel.” People v LeBlanc, 465 Mich 575, 579 ; 640 NW2d 246 (2002). “[T]his Court reviews for clear error the trial court’s findings of fact and reviews de novo questions of constitutional law.” Trakhtenberg, 493 Mich at 47 . 2021If the trial court has held a Ginther2 hearing, the trial court must “find the facts, and then . . . decide whether those facts constitute a violation of the defendant’s constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel.” People v LeBlanc, 465 Mich 575, 579 ; 640 NW2d 246 (2002). “[T]his Court reviews for clear error the trial court’s findings of fact and reviews de novo questions of constitutional law.” Trakhtenberg, 493 Mich at 47 .	4	2017–2023
People v. Lane green michctapp · 2014 2 sentences 2025People v Lane, 308 Mich App 38, 68 ; 862 NW2d 446 (2014). 2025People v Lane, 308 Mich App 38, 68 ; 862 NW2d 446 (2014).	3	2020–2025
People of Michigan v. Henry Anderson green michctapp · 2018 2 sentences 2019When the trial court does not conduct a Ginther2 hearing, this Court’s review “is limited to mistakes that are apparent on the record.” People v Anderson, 322 Mich App 622, 628 ; 912 NW2d 607 (2018) (quotation marks and citation omitted). 2019When the trial court does not conduct a Ginther2 hearing, this Court’s review “is limited to mistakes that are apparent on the record.” People v Anderson, 322 Mich App 622, 628 ; 912 NW2d 607 (2018) (quotation marks and citation omitted).	3	2019–2024
People v. Solloway green michctapp · 2016 2 sentences 2023People v Solloway, 316 Mich App 174, 188 ; 891 NW2d 255 (2016). 2023People v Solloway, 316 Mich App 174, 188 ; 891 NW2d 255 (2016).	3	2020–2023
People v. Davis green michctapp · 2002 2 sentences 2015Because defendant did not raise his claim of ineffective assistance of counsel in a motion for a new trial or a Ginther2 hearing, our review is limited to mistakes apparent on the record. 2 People v Ginther, 390 Mich 436 ; 212 NW2d 922 (1973). -8- People v Davis, 250 Mich App 357, 368 ; 649 NW2d 94 (2002). 2015Because defendant did not raise his claim of ineffective assistance of counsel in a motion for a new trial or a Ginther2 hearing, our review is limited to mistakes apparent on the record. 2 People v Ginther, 390 Mich 436 ; 212 NW2d 922 (1973). -8- People v Davis, 250 Mich App 357, 368 ; 649 NW2d 94 (2002).	3	2015–2015
People v. Rodgers green michctapp · 2002 2 sentences 2015People v Rodgers, 248 Mich App 702, 713-714 ; 645 NW2d 294 (2001). 2015People v Rodgers, 248 Mich App 702, 713-714 ; 645 NW2d 294 (2001).	3	2015–2015
People v. Unger green michctapp · 2008 2 sentences 2025A defendant may preserve a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel by moving in the trial court for a new trial, People v Unger, 278 Mich App 210, 242 ; 749 NW2d 272 (2008), or moving for remand for a Ginther2 hearing in this Court, People v Abcumby-Blair, 334 Mich App 210 , 227; 966 NW2d 437 (2020). 2025A defendant may preserve a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel by moving in the trial court for a new trial, People v Unger, 278 Mich App 210, 242 ; 749 NW2d 272 (2008), or moving for remand for a Ginther2 hearing in this Court, People v Abcumby-Blair, 334 Mich App 210 , 227; 966 NW2d 437 (2020).	2	2022–2025
People v. Shaw green michctapp · 2016 2 sentences 2023Alternatively, defendant requests we remand for a Ginther2 hearing.3 “To establish ineffective assistance of counsel, a defendant must show (1) that counsel’s performance fell below an objective standard of reasonableness under prevailing professional norms and (2) that there is a reasonable probability that, but for counsel’s error, the result of the proceedings would have been different.” People v Shaw, 315 Mich App 668, 672 ; 892 NW2d 15 (2016). 2023Alternatively, defendant requests we remand for a Ginther2 hearing.3 “To establish ineffective assistance of counsel, a defendant must show (1) that counsel’s performance fell below an objective standard of reasonableness under prevailing professional norms and (2) that there is a reasonable probability that, but for counsel’s error, the result of the proceedings would have been different.” People v Shaw, 315 Mich App 668, 672 ; 892 NW2d 15 (2016).	2	2023–2025
People v. Carines green mich · 1999 2 sentences 2025If a defendant satisfies these three requirements, we must determine whether the plain error warrants reversal, in other words, whether it seriously affected the fairness, integrity, or public reputation of the judicial proceedings independent of the defendant’s innocence. [People v Carines, 460 Mich 750, 763-764 ; 597 NW2d 130 (1999).] Sometimes identified as a fourth prong of plain-error analysis, this last step conceptually overlaps with the third prong. [People v Davis, 509 Mich 52 , 75- 76; 983 NW2d 325 (2022).] Hines, however, preserved his ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim by movi 2025If a defendant satisfies these three requirements, we must determine whether the plain error warrants reversal, in other words, whether it seriously affected the fairness, integrity, or public reputation of the judicial proceedings independent of the defendant’s innocence. [People v Carines, 460 Mich 750, 763-764 ; 597 NW2d 130 (1999).] Sometimes identified as a fourth prong of plain-error analysis, this last step conceptually overlaps with the third prong. [People v Davis, 509 Mich 52 , 75- 76; 983 NW2d 325 (2022).] Hines, however, preserved his ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim by movi	2	2023–2025
People v. Seals green michctapp · 2009 2 sentences 2023See People v Abcumby-Blair, 335 Mich App 210 , 227; 966 NW2d 437 (2020); People v Head, 323 Mich App 526, 538-539 ; 917 NW2d 752 (2018); People v Seals, 285 Mich App 1, 19-20 ; 776 NW2d 314 (2009). 2023See People v Abcumby-Blair, 335 Mich App 210 , 227; 966 NW2d 437 (2020); People v Head, 323 Mich App 526, 538-539 ; 917 NW2d 752 (2018); People v Seals, 285 Mich App 1, 19-20 ; 776 NW2d 314 (2009).	2	2016–2023
Smith v. ANONYMOUS JOINT ENTERPRISE green mich · 2010 2 sentences 2023See People v Abcumby-Blair, 335 Mich App 210 , 227; 966 NW2d 437 (2020); People v Head, 323 Mich App 526, 538-539 ; 917 NW2d 752 (2018); People v Seals, 285 Mich App 1, 19-20 ; 776 NW2d 314 (2009). 2023See People v Abcumby-Blair, 335 Mich App 210 , 227; 966 NW2d 437 (2020); People v Head, 323 Mich App 526, 538-539 ; 917 NW2d 752 (2018); People v Seals, 285 Mich App 1, 19-20 ; 776 NW2d 314 (2009).	2	2016–2023
People v. Trakhtenberg green mich · 2012 2 sentences 2021If the trial court has held a Ginther2 hearing, the trial court must “find the facts, and then . . . decide whether those facts constitute a violation of the defendant’s constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel.” People v LeBlanc, 465 Mich 575, 579 ; 640 NW2d 246 (2002). “[T]his Court reviews for clear error the trial court’s findings of fact and reviews de novo questions of constitutional law.” Trakhtenberg, 493 Mich at 47 . 2021If the trial court has held a Ginther2 hearing, the trial court must “find the facts, and then . . . decide whether those facts constitute a violation of the defendant’s constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel.” People v LeBlanc, 465 Mich 575, 579 ; 640 NW2d 246 (2002). “[T]his Court reviews for clear error the trial court’s findings of fact and reviews de novo questions of constitutional law.” Trakhtenberg, 493 Mich at 47 .	2	2016–2021
People v. Horn green michctapp · 2008 2 sentences 2019People v Horn, 279 Mich App 31, 38 ; 755 NW2d 212 (2008). 2019People v Horn, 279 Mich App 31, 38 ; 755 NW2d 212 (2008).	2	2015–2019
People v. Lockett green michctapp · 2012 2 sentences 2016Because Ismael failed to move for either a new trial or a Ginther2 hearing in the trial court, this issue is not properly preserved, see People v Sabin (On Second Remand), 242 Mich App 656, 658-659 ; 620 NW2d 19 (2000), and our review is consequently for any error apparent on the record, see People v Lockett, 295 Mich App 165, 186 ; 814 NW2d 295 (2012). 2016Because Ismael failed to move for either a new trial or a Ginther2 hearing in the trial court, this issue is not properly preserved, see People v Sabin (On Second Remand), 242 Mich App 656, 658-659 ; 620 NW2d 19 (2000), and our review is consequently for any error apparent on the record, see People v Lockett, 295 Mich App 165, 186 ; 814 NW2d 295 (2012).	2	2016–2017
United States v. Cronic green scotus · 1984 2 sentences 2015People v Payne, 285 Mich App 181, 188 ; 774 NW2d 714 (2009). 2 People v Ginther, 390 Mich 436 ; 212 NW2d 922 (1973). -4- “‘[T]he right to counsel is the right to the effective assistance of counsel.’” United States v Cronic, 466 US 648, 654 ; 104 S Ct 2039 ; 80 L Ed 2d 657 (1984), quoting McMann v Richardson, 397 US 759 , 771 n 14; 90 S Ct 1441 ; 25 L Ed 2d 763 (1970). 2015People v Payne, 285 Mich App 181, 188 ; 774 NW2d 714 (2009). 2 People v Ginther, 390 Mich 436 ; 212 NW2d 922 (1973). -4- “‘[T]he right to counsel is the right to the effective assistance of counsel.’” United States v Cronic, 466 US 648, 654 ; 104 S Ct 2039 ; 80 L Ed 2d 657 (1984), quoting McMann v Richardson, 397 US 759 , 771 n 14; 90 S Ct 1441 ; 25 L Ed 2d 763 (1970).	2	2015–2015
McMann v. Richardson green scotus · 1970 2 sentences 2015People v Payne, 285 Mich App 181, 188 ; 774 NW2d 714 (2009). 2 People v Ginther, 390 Mich 436 ; 212 NW2d 922 (1973). -4- “‘[T]he right to counsel is the right to the effective assistance of counsel.’” United States v Cronic, 466 US 648, 654 ; 104 S Ct 2039 ; 80 L Ed 2d 657 (1984), quoting McMann v Richardson, 397 US 759 , 771 n 14; 90 S Ct 1441 ; 25 L Ed 2d 763 (1970). 2015People v Payne, 285 Mich App 181, 188 ; 774 NW2d 714 (2009). 2 People v Ginther, 390 Mich 436 ; 212 NW2d 922 (1973). -4- “‘[T]he right to counsel is the right to the effective assistance of counsel.’” United States v Cronic, 466 US 648, 654 ; 104 S Ct 2039 ; 80 L Ed 2d 657 (1984), quoting McMann v Richardson, 397 US 759 , 771 n 14; 90 S Ct 1441 ; 25 L Ed 2d 763 (1970).	2	2015–2015
People v. Powell green michctapp · 1999	1	2025–2025
In Re CR green michctapp · 2002	1	2025–2025
People of Michigan v. David Joseph Miller green michctapp · 2019	1	2025–2025
People v. Walker green mich · 1965 2 sentences 2025Defendant preserved his ineffective-assistance claim by moving to remand for a Ginther2 hearing. 1 People v Walker (On Rehearing), 374 Mich 331, 338 ; 132 NW2d 87 (1965). 2 People v Ginther, 390 Mich 436, 443 ; 212 NW2d 922 (1973). -2- See People v Abcumby-Blair, 335 Mich App 210 , 227; 966 NW2d 437 (2020) (stating that a defendant can preserve an ineffective-assistance claim “by filing in this Court a motion for remand to the trial court for a Ginther hearing”). 2025Defendant preserved his ineffective-assistance claim by moving to remand for a Ginther2 hearing. 1 People v Walker (On Rehearing), 374 Mich 331, 338 ; 132 NW2d 87 (1965). 2 People v Ginther, 390 Mich 436, 443 ; 212 NW2d 922 (1973). -2- See People v Abcumby-Blair, 335 Mich App 210 , 227; 966 NW2d 437 (2020) (stating that a defendant can preserve an ineffective-assistance claim “by filing in this Court a motion for remand to the trial court for a Ginther hearing”).	1	2025–2025
People v. Johnson green michctapp · 2011	1	2023–2023
Strickland v. Washington green scotus · 1984	1	2023–2023
People v. Randolph green mich · 2017	1	2023–2023
People v. Dupree neutral mich · 2018	1	2022–2022
People v. Bentz green mich · 2018	1	2022–2022
People v. Putman green michctapp · 2015	1	2021–2021
People v. Ackley green mich · 2015	1	2021–2021
People of Michigan v. Anthony Ray McFarlane Jr green michctapp · 2018	1	2020–2020
People v. Johnson green michctapp · 2016	1	2020–2020
People v. Knapp green michctapp · 2001	1	2018–2018
People v. Carbin green mich · 2001	1	2018–2018
People v. Brown green michctapp · 2011	1	2016–2016
People v. Armisted green michctapp · 2011	1	2016–2016
People v. Gaines green michctapp · 2014	1	2015–2015
People v. Jordan green michctapp · 2007	1	2015–2015
People v. Fike green michctapp · 1998	1	2015–2015

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.227b (62) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.224f (41) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.316 (35) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 769.12 (30) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 769.34 (24) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.520b (23) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.83 (21) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.84 (21) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.529 (20) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.82 (20) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.7401 (17) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 769.11 (17)

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