CASE PREVIEW · Michigan Court of Appeals
People v Johnston
Whether trial court abused discretion by rescinding mistrial declaration under MCR 6.435(B)
Decided
The citation
People v Johnston, unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued October 9, 2026 (Docket No. 380391), p 6
From the case summary
Defendant, charged with three counts of second-degree child abuse, began a bench trial before Judge Ramsey in January 2023; it was adjourned for a transcript, and Judge Ramsey went on medical leave. After reassignment, Judge Hathaway, over defendant's objections, sua sponte declared a mistrial in…
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