People v. McKnight

The present prosecution arises out of an incident wherein defendant broke into a home with intent to steal and kicked to death the absent owner’s dog. The dog died 12 hours later. On October 9, 1979, defendant pled guilty to count I — breaking and entering an occupied building with intent to commit larceny — in violation of MCL 750.110; MSA 28.305, and to count II — maliciously destroying or injuring an animal — in violation of MCL 750.377; MSA 28.609. On November 1, 1979, defendant was sentenced to serve 3 to 15 years imprisonment on count I and 2 to 4 years on count II. Defendant appeals.

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