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sentencing guidelines for clear error in Michigan

20 Michigan opinions name it 1 courts 2015–2026 8 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Hardy; People v. Glenngreen
mich · 2013 · cited in 17 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2015–2026
2 sentences

2026See People v Bennett, 290 Mich App 465, 475-476 ; 802 NW2d 627 (2010); see also People v Loew, 340 Mich App 100 , 125-129; 985 NW2d 255 (2022). -6- A. STANDARDS OF REVIEW We review a trial court’s factual findings under the sentencing guidelines for clear error and review de novo whether those factual findings “are adequate to satisfy the scoring conditions prescribed by statute[.]” People v Hardy, 494 Mich 430, 438 ; 835 NW2d 340 (2013).

2026We review a trial court’s factual findings under the sentencing guidelines for clear error, and we review de novo whether those factual findings “are adequate to satisfy the scoring conditions prescribed by statute[.]” People v Hardy, 494 Mich 430, 438 ; 835 NW2d 340 (2013).

117
People v. Bennettgreen
michctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See People v Bennett, 290 Mich App 465, 475-476 ; 802 NW2d 627 (2010); see also People v Loew, 340 Mich App 100 , 125-129; 985 NW2d 255 (2022). -6- A. STANDARDS OF REVIEW We review a trial court’s factual findings under the sentencing guidelines for clear error and review de novo whether those factual findings “are adequate to satisfy the scoring conditions prescribed by statute[.]” People v Hardy, 494 Mich 430, 438 ; 835 NW2d 340 (2013).

11
People v. Armstronggreen
michctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020People v Armstrong, 305 Mich App 230, 242, 245 ; 851 NW2d 856 (2014).

2020People v Armstrong, 305 Mich App 230, 242, 245 ; 851 NW2d 856 (2014).

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Michigan. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Williams green
michctapp · 2007
2 sentences

2025People v Williams, 275 Mich App 194, 200 ; 737 NW2d 797 (2007). -11- We review the trial court’s findings regarding an assessment of points under the sentencing guidelines for clear error, and a preponderance of the evidence must support the factual findings.

2025People v Williams, 275 Mich App 194, 200 ; 737 NW2d 797 (2007). -11- We review the trial court’s findings regarding an assessment of points under the sentencing guidelines for clear error, and a preponderance of the evidence must support the factual findings.

12025–2025
People v. O'BRIEN green
michctapp · 1982
1 sentence

2016People v Hardy, 4 Although there is testimony that Crittenden only interviewed defendant once and had limited other interactions with him, identification used to establish a proper foundation “is not required to be absolute or certain.” O’Brien, 113 Mich App at 204 . -4- 494 Mich 430, 438 ; 835 NW2d 340 (2013).

12016–2016
People v. Smith green
mich · 2008
2 sentences

2015This Court reviews a trial court’s reasons for a departure from the sentencing guidelines for clear error, while, “[t]he conclusion that a reason is objective and verifiable is reviewed as a matter of law.” People v Smith, 482 Mich 292, 300 ; 754 NW2d 284 (2008).

2015This Court reviews a trial court’s reasons for a departure from the sentencing guidelines for clear error, while, “[t]he conclusion that a reason is objective and verifiable is reviewed as a matter of law.” People v Smith, 482 Mich 292, 300 ; 754 NW2d 284 (2008).

12015–2015

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 777.34 (7) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 777.40 (7) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.520d (5) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 769.12 (5) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.224f (4) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.84 (4) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 769.34 (4) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 777.31 (4) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.227b (3) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.520b (3) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.520c (3) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 777.37 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

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