holding that a trial counsel's failure to present alibi testimony did not require reversal or an evidentiary hearing because "there was significant eyewitness testimony at trial"
Summary of this case from People v. JordanNo. 138456-8.
January 13, 2010.
Order
SC: 138456-8, COA: 275297, 275316, 275463, Leelanau CC: 05-006952-CZ
On order of the Chief Justice, the motion by plaintiff-appellant for extension of the time for filing her brief on appeal is considered and it is GRANTED.
holding that a trial counsel's failure to present alibi testimony did not require reversal or an evidentiary hearing because "there was significant eyewitness testimony at trial"
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Court:Supreme Court of Michigan
Date published: Jan 13, 2010
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