Opinion ID: 2712493
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Heading: standard of review

Text: We review de novo questions of statutory interpretation.15 Our goal in interpreting a statute is to ascertain and “give effect to the intent of the Legislature.”16 We enforce the clear and unambiguous language of the statute as written.17 To determine whether the prosecutor has presented sufficient evidence to sustain a conviction, we review the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecutor and determine “whether a rational trier of fact could find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.”18 14 People v Smith-Anthony, 493 Mich 879 (2012). 15 People v Stone, 463 Mich 558, 561; 621 NW2d 702 (2001). 16 Id. at 562. 17 Id. 18 People v Tennyson, 487 Mich 730, 735; 790 NW2d 354 (2010) (citation and quotation omitted). 5