People v. Berles

Defendant Richard Berles was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, a violation of MCLA § 750.321 (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.553), on November 13, 1969, following a seven-day jury trial. On January 16, 1970, he was sentenced to serve 3 to 15 years in the state prison at Jackson. Defendant now appeals as a matter of right.

The facts which led to the arrest and subsequent conviction of defendant are as follows: defendant is the father of the deceased Debbie Berles, an only child, who was 11 months old at the time of her tragic death. Testimony elicited from defendant, his wife, the child’s four…