Miller v. Michigan
In brief
The Supreme Court refused to hear Miller’s case, leaving the Michigan Court of Appeals decision in place without deciding whether his sentencing violated due process.
- Where it stands
- Decided
Decided · May 4, 2020
- What it’s about
- The Supreme Court denied Miller’s request to review the case, leaving in place the Michigan Court of Appeals’ decision rejecting his challenge to being sentenced without first receiving a copy of the presentence investigation report.
- Who it affects
- For Miller, the Michigan Court of Appeals decision rejecting his challenge remains in place; the Supreme Court did not resolve the due-process question.
Summary: written with AI from the case record.
What it's about
Michigan therefore prevailed, and the Court did not decide the underlying due-process claim on the merits.
The Michigan Court of Appeals had rejected Miller’s challenge before he asked the Supreme Court to review it.
Question presented
Whether the Michigan Court of Appeals' decision to affirm the trial court's denial of Petitioner's motion for relief from judgment, which was based on the trial court's failure to provide Petitioner with a copy of the presentence investigation report (PSIR) prior to sentencing, violated Petitioner's due process rights under the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution?
What the Court decided
Holding
Petition DENIED.
What's next
The Supreme Court has finished this docket action. The Michigan Court of Appeals decision remains the operative ruling for Miller.
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- What reason did the Supreme Court give for declining review?
- The docket record gives no reason; it shows only that the Court declined review and did not decide the underlying due-process question.
Sources
Primary materials plus reporting. Best-effort analysis: this explainer relies on a mix of primary materials and trusted secondary sources. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.