People v. Eads

Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court held that a 50‑ to 75‑year term‑of‑years sentence imposed on a youthful offender for second‑degree murder violates the state constitution’s prohibition on cruel or unusual punishment and that the holding applies retroactively to collateral review. The Court also found the defendant demonstrated good cause and actual prejudice to overcome the procedural bar under MCR 6.508(D), and affirmed the Court of Appeals judgment while vacating the trial court’s sentence and remanding for resentencing.