People v. Barbara

Joseph Barbara, Jr., the defendant in the instant case, was charged with the extortion of Mrs. Peter (Delores) Lazaros contrary to CL 1948, § 750.213 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 28.410). Defendant stood mute to the charge and a plea of not guilty was entered on his behalf. Following several adjournments, the trial commenced on August 1, 1969. Objection was raised by the defense to holding the trial at that time since the complaining witness was pregnant. The matter was submitted to a jury on August 12, 1969, which found the defendant guilty of the crime with which he was charged. On September 19,…