People v. Carter
Supreme Court of Michigan
330 N.W.2d 314 (1982)
Relevant factsFree
Carter (defendant) met with Kimble at a bar the day before Kimble committed an armed robbery using a threatening note the two had discussed writing together, and Carter was convicted of both conspiracy and aiding and abetting robbery and extortion; the appellate court affirmed some convictions and reversed others, and Carter appealed the propriety of being convicted of both conspiracy and aiding and abetting the same completed crimes, which could each be committed by a single person.
IssueFree
Whether a defendant can be charged with both conspiracy and aiding and abetting the completed crime when the completed crime can be committed by one person.