People v. Billings

Clifford Billings was tried by a jury and convicted on the charge of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny contrary to CL 1948, § 750.110 as amended by PA 1964, No 133 (Stat Ann 1965 Cum Supp § 28.305). The sole issue raised on appeal is the contention that the trial court erred in failing to instruct the jury to weigh the testimony of defendant’s accomplice with caution. The people have filed a motion to affirm the conviction.

The rule in Michigan regarding instructions to the jury on the testimony of an accomplice in a criminal case was clearly stated and followed in the case…