People v. Medina

Following a nonjury trial, defendant was found guilty of felony murder, contrary to MCL 750.316; MSA 28.548, on October 30, 1978. On December 4, 1978, defendant was sentenced to life imprisonment. He appeals as of right.

Defendant argues that the evidence submitted at the preliminary examination was insufficient to bind him over on a charge of felony murder. Specifically, defendant claims the evidence is insufficient to establish a robbery, an essential element of the offense. The primary function of the preliminary examination is to "determine if a crime has been committed and, if so, if…