People v. Oaks

David Russell Oaks and Ronald Boyd Maples were jointly tried before a jury, together with one Terry Scutchfield. They were convicted of the charged offense of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling with intent to commit larceny therein, MCL 750.110; MSA 28.305. Another codefendant, Larry Maples, later pled nolo contendere to the same charge. Defendant Oaks was sentenced to a prison term of 5 to 15 years. Defendant Ronald Maples was given a 180-day prison sentence and 3 years probation. Both defendants appeal and the appeals have been consolidated due to the identity of the issues raised.

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