People v. Luther

Defendant was previously tried and convicted of robbery armed. MCLA § 750.529 (Stat Ann 1971 Cum Snpp § 28.797). A new trial was granted because of the erroneous reference to defendant’s prior involvement in juvenile court proceedings. People v. Luther (1969), 20 Mich App 42. Upon retrial, defendant was again convicted by a jury. He appeals of right.

On the evening of August 3, 1967, two youths held up a pharmacy and also robbed customers therein. During the ensuing investigation, police routinely displayed photographs to the robbery victims. A sales clerk employed at the pharmacy identified…