People v. Greenway

Defendant was charged with breaking a safe taken from a restaurant with intent to commit the crime of larceny. He was convicted by jury verdict. The court sentenced him to serve from 7-1/2 to 15 years in prison. He appeals.

There is no merit to defendant’s contention that he was tried for a crime not known to Michigan law and improperly sentenced as for robbery. CL 1948j § 75Q.531 . (Stat Ann §28.799), contains language constituting the offense charged a felony. It prescribes a maximum penalty of imprisonment for life or any term of years. The court did not purport to impose sentence for…