People v. Ball

Defendant James Ball was convicted by a jury of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling with intent to commit larceny. MCLA 1971 Cum Supp § 750.110 (Stat Ann 1971 Cum Supp § 28.305). He appeals as of right claiming insufficient evidence was adduced at trial to sustain the conviction and that improper conduct of the prosecutor prejudiced his right to a fair trial.

Examination of the record reveals that evidence was introduced which, if believed by the jury, was sufficient to sustain the conviction beyond a reasonable doubt.

On direct examination, defendant denied commission of the crime but…