Case Name: People v. Thornton
Court: Michigan Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Michigan
Decision Date: 2009-06-23
Citations: 483 Mich. 1093
Docket Number: No. 138296
Parties: People v Thornton,
Judges: 
Reporter: Michigan Reports
Volume: 483
Pages: 1093–1094

Head Matter:
People v Thornton,
No. 138296.

Opinion:
Pursuant to MCR 7.302(H)(1), in lieu of granting leave to appeal, we vacate the sentence of the Genesee Circuit Court and remand this case to that court for resentencing. On remand, the trial court shall sentence the defendant within the appropriate sentencing guidelines range, or articulate on the record why this particular degree of departure is warranted, in accordance with People v Smith, 482 Mich 292, 318 (2008). We do not retain jurisdiction. Court of Appeals No. 288897.