PEOPLE OF MI V STANLEY BATTLE

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STATE OF MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, UNPUBLISHED June 6, 1997 Plaintiff-Appellee, v STANLEY BATTLE, Defendant-Appellant. No. 176794 Recorder’s Court LC No. 93-002433 AFTER REMAND Before: Wahls, P.J., and Murphy and C. D. Corwin*, JJ. MEMORANDUM. In a prior opinion, this Court affirmed defendant’s convictions, but remanded for the trial court to explain its reasons for imposing a life sentence. People v Triplett, 432 Mich 568, 573; 442 NW2d 622 (1989). On remand, the court explained that the life sentence was imposed because of the habitual nature of defendant’s crime, his extensive record, and the fact that he is a danger to the community. The court stated, There’s no possibility of reconciliation, he is a dangerous predator; he would continue this activity if he were released. Upon a review of the record and the court’s stated reason for the sentence imposed, we find the sentence to be proportionate and affirm the conviction and sentence. /s/ Myron H. Wahls /s/ William B. Murphy /s/ Charles D. Corwin * Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment.

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