Online training looks at resentencings

The State Appellate Defender Office invites defenders and defense teams to "People v Stovall (2022): Training for Defenders" which will be offered online Monday, December 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. via Zoom.

In Stovall, the Michigan Supreme Court held that parolable life sentences for youths convicted of second-degree murder violate the Michigan Constitution. This training is for the defense teams who will be handling Stovall resentencings.

To register for the online training, visit www.sado.org/go/Stovall. Anyone with questions may contact Kathy Swedlow at kswedlow@sado.org or 517-492-5848.