admitting the tracking-dog evidence because there was no other direct evidence of his guilt.
Tracking-dog evidence is admissible only after certain foundational requirements are met. In addition, there must be other corroborating evidence presented before identification based on tracking-dog evidence is sufficient to support a guilty verdict. People v Laidlaw, 169 Mich App 84, 93-94; 425 NW2d 738 (1988). Byrd does not dispute the foundational requirements. After review of the record, we conclude that there was sufficient corroborating evidence of Byrd's identification. He was seen in the area and was apprehended near jackets matching the description of those worn by the perpetrators and the gun used in the crime, as well as the money and keys taken from the bank. The court did not abuse its discretion.
Stone argues that19.
In this case, the private interest is less compelling because Stone's guilt had already been decided. His liberty was no longer at stake, rather, the concern was where he would spend his confinement. Assuming, arguendo, that Stone was entitled to access to a competent psychologist, he was afforded that right. The fact that the psychologist did not come to the conclusion he desired is not relevant. Stone asserts that because the psychologist was appointed by the juvenile court he cannot be considered unbiased. We disagree. Neither the juvenile court nor the circuit court has an interest in seeing that Stone stay within their system. In fact, this same psychologist recommended that Byrd be punished within the juvenile system. We decline to presume bias. Stone was not denied equal