People v. Rivard

Defendant was found guilty by a jury of armed robbery, MCLA 750.529; MSA 28.797. He was sentenced to a term of from 12 to 30 years in prison and appeals.

At approximately 10:30 a.m. on August 17, 1973, two men with a gun entered the home of Richard Foster. Deborah Foster and her grandmother, Margie Foster, were upstairs. Both women were tied at the wrists and ankles. Taken from the house were paintings, rifles, radios, silverware, jewelry, a stereo, two sapphire rings, $80 in cash and a leather jacket.

Defendant claims that the trial court erred by admitting into evidence, over his objection, a…