People v. Barbara

On Rehearing

Williams, J.

On reconsideration, after granting rehearing on the briefs, we withdraw our previous opinion, dated November 21, 1973, and substitute the following opinion.

There are two issues in this case. First, is a felony defendant charged by grand jury indictment with an offense triable in recorder’s court entitled to a preliminary examination? Second, is a défendant charged by grand jury indictment with an offense punishable by not more than one year imprisonment entitled to a preliminary examination in recorder’s court? We answer both questions in the affirmative.

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