People of Michigan v. Brian Norbert Otto ( 2014 )

Order Michigan Supreme Court Lansing, Michigan October 24, 2014 Robert P. Young, Jr., Chief Justice 148777 Michael F. Cavanagh Stephen J. Markman Mary Beth Kelly Brian K. Zahra Bridget M. McCormack PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, David F. Viviano, Plaintiff-Appellee, Justices v SC: 148777 COA: 319602 Jackson CC: 12-004221-FC BRIAN NORBERT OTTO, Defendant-Appellant. ____________________________________/ On order of the Court, the application for leave to appeal the January 24, 2014 order of the Court of Appeals is considered and, pursuant to MCR 7.302(H)(1), in lieu of granting leave to appeal, we REMAND this case to the Court of Appeals for consideration as on leave granted. The Court of Appeals shall specifically address whether the Jackson Circuit Court had the authority to sentence the defendant to a minimum term of less than 25 years. See MCL 750.520b(2)(b); MCL 769.34(2)(a). I, Larry S. Royster, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the order entered at the direction of the Court. October 24, 2014 h1021 Clerk