Opinion
No. 135271.
May 30, 2008.
Court of Appeals No. 266807.
Leave to Appeal Granted May 30, 2008.
The parties are directed to include among the issues to be briefed: (1) whether the defendant was entitled to separate trials under MCR 6.120; (2) whether People v Tobey, 401 Mich 141 (1977), is consistent with MCR 6.120; and (3) if the joinder was erroneous, whether the error may be deemed harmless.
Persons or groups interested in the determination of the issues presented in this case may move the Court for permission to file briefs amicus curiae.
We further order the Oakland Circuit Court, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2003-3, to determine whether the defendant is indigent and, if so, to appoint counsel to represent the defendant in this Court.