The Michigan Supreme Court summarily reversed and vacated the trial court's grant of a new trial, then remanded the case to the trial court for purposes of reinstating Petitioner's conviction. People v. Brannon, 784 N.W.2d 205 (Mich. 2010) (table). After the trial court sentenced Petitioner to 20-to-40 years imprisonment on his conviction, Petitioner filed a claim of appeal in the Michigan Court of Appeals. Petitioner raised the following claims:
However, in lieu of granting leave to appeal, our Supreme Court reversed this Court's decision, vacated the trial court's order granting defendant a new trial, and remanded the case to the trial court for reinstatement of defendant's conviction and further proceedings. People v Brannon, 486 Mich 1070; 784 NW2d 205 (2010). On remand, the trial court sentenced defendant to 20 to 40 years' imprisonment, with credit for time served.